Assistant Accountant

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join a friendly finance team in Romsey. The role offers exposure to the full finance function, from day‑to‑day accounting through to month‑end close and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare routine reports on customer balances and outstanding accounts.
• Perform bank, petty cash and payment platform reconciliations.
• Produce aged creditor reports and reconcile supplier statements.
• Run weekly supplier payments while maintaining robust financial controls.
• Support customer account management and credit control activities.
• Process employee expenses in line with company policy.
• Assist with month‑end close, including reconciliations, journals and ledger maintenance.
• Support balance‑sheet reconciliations, VAT returns and external audit schedules.
• Maintain sales and purchase ledgers and ensure timely closure.
• Help prepare budgets, forecasts and monthly management accounts.
• Provide financial analysis for operational and commercial decision‑making.
• Contribute to projects aimed at improving financial processes and reporting.

Required profile

Required skills

• Excel
• ERP systems
• Power BI