Accounts Assistant – Finance Team (Romsey)

About the role

We are partnering with a growing business in Romsey to hire an Accounts Assistant who will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer. This hands‑on position offers exposure to purchase and sales ledgers, reconciliations, month‑end activities and broader finance administration.

Key responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and maintain the Purchase Ledger.
• Manage supplier accounts, resolve invoice queries and raise sales invoices.
• Maintain the Sales Ledger, allocate customer receipts and support credit control.
• Perform regular bank and balance‑sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month‑end close, financial reporting and ad‑hoc finance projects.
• Produce finance reports and analysis using Excel.
• Provide cover for other finance team members as needed.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant.
• Good working knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations and credit control.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Effective communication skills and ability to build relationships.

Required skills

• Xero (desirable)
• Excel
• Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Competitive salary £35,000‑£38,000 per year.
• Enhanced benefits package.
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements within a supportive finance team.