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Assistant Accountant (Contract)

15 September by CMA : A&F Southampton Division

Job Location:
United Kingdom -England -South East England -Hampshire -Eastleigh
Salary:
£36,000 - £38,000/annum

Are you an aspiring finance professional eager to develop your career within a dynamic distribution business? An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join a growing organisation located in Eastleigh on a 6 month contract basis. 

What will the Assistant Accountant role involve?

  • Supporting transactional processes, including reconciliations and ledger management, to ensure accurate financial data.
  • Assisting with month-end reporting and analysis to support senior decision-makers.
  • Taking ownership of specific tasks related to inventory accounting and stock management as needed.
  • Process month end journals, VAT returns and support with payroll. 

Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant vacancy:

  • Strong attention to detail coupled with intermediate Excel skills.
  • Experience or familiarity with accounting software, ideally NAV or Microsoft Business Central, is desirable.
  • Commercial awareness with the ability to identify issues proactively.
  • Eagerness to learn and develop within a supportive environment.
  • Effective communicator with the ability to work across transactional and month-end activities.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Accountant:

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Salary dependent on experience
  • Pension scheme and life insurance
  • Access to gym membership and employee benefits portal
  • Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working model
  • Free parking 

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