Accounts Assistant

We’re Hiring: Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover – Potential to Go Permanent!)
Location: Hedge End, Hampshire (Office-based)
Salary: Up to £30,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am – 5:00pm

About the Role

A well-established business is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to support their busy finance team. This is a maternity cover position with potential to go permanent, due to anticipated internal changes later this year.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys variety, responsibility, and being part of a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the purchase ledger

• Processing weeklyincome reporting and resolving queries

• Reconciling financial and bank transactions

• Producing weekly financial reports

• Investigating invoice and payment discrepancies

• Completing BACS payment runs

• Assisting with payroll

• Liaising with colleagues and customers

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• AAT qualification (Level 3 or 4) or equivilant 

• At least 2 years’ experience in a finance or accounts role

• High attention to detail and a proactive approach

• Strong communication skills

• Confidence working independently and within a team

We’re aiming to have someone in place next month to ensure a smooth handover and training period.

To apply or find out more, please send your CV.

Please note:
This role is being advertised on behalf of our client as part of an agency recruitment process. Only candidates with the right to work in the UK will be considered.