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Accounts Assistant

August Clarke
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Southampton, Hampshire SO30 4SZ

Salary

£30,000 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are hiring an Accounts Assistant for maternity cover with potential for a permanent position in Hedge End, Hampshire.
  • The salary for this role is up to £30,000, depending on experience.
  • Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a finance or accounts role.
  • The ideal candidate will possess an AAT qualification (Level 3 or 4) or equivalent and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
  • This office-based role involves managing the purchase ledger, processing income reports, and assisting with payroll.

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.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.