CMA Recruitment Group

Assistant Accountant

SO51 0BG

Key information

Pay
£35,000 to £40,000 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
8 Sep 2026
Closing date
4 Nov 2026

About this role

CMA Recruitment Group is proud to represent our esteemed client based in Romsey, Hampshire, in the recruitment of a highly skilled and motivated Assistant Accountant on a 9-month contract.

As an Assistant Accountant, you will be instrumental in providing financial and operational support to the Finance Director This role offers an exciting chance to contribute to strategic decision-making, participate in management & statutory accounts and audit processes, and eventually actively engage in financial planning, analysis, and compliance activities.

What will the Assistant Accountant role involve?

  • Support with the preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Balance Sheet reconciliations
  • Cash flow analysis
  • Fixed asset management and depreciation
  • Transactional aspects where required including purchase and sales ledger support
  • Journal posting, accruals and prepayments

Suitable Candidate for the

Assistant Accountant vacancy

  • A team player, with a willingness to aid the wider finance team to ensure all deliverables are completed
  • Highly accurate and numerate
  • Strong communicator

Additional benefits and information for the role of

Assistant Accountant

  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Study support for AAT, CIMA or ACCA
  • Free parking
  • Office based role
  • Salary will be dependent on experience

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