Assistant Accountant

CMA is partnering with a global brand that is the market leader in their specialism to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join the team on an interim basis for a period of 9-12 months to cover maternity leave. This role will be based out of their Portsmouth, Hampshire office with the ability to work remotely 2 days a week following initial training period. An excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to grow and develop their career.

What will the Assistant Accountant role involve?

• Assist with the production of management accounts including accruals and prepayments;
• Undertake large volumes of balance sheet reconciliations as required;
• Ad hoc analysis as required including elements of variance analysis and cost analysis;
• Manipulations and analysis of large data sets using Excel;
• Other ad hoc tasks within finance.

Suitable Candidate for Assistant Accountant role:

• Degree qualified or early stage AAT/CIMA/ACCA studier with some practical experience;
• Strong IT skills including advanced Excel and knowledge of an ERP system.
• SAP exposure would be advantageous. 

Additional benefits and information about the Assistant Accountant Role :

• Flexible working including up to 2 days a week from home
• Up to 30 days holiday including bank holidays if the role becomes permanent and paid equivalent as a temp after 12 weeks.
• Free parking 
• Opportunity to apply for internal permanent roles. 

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