Accounts Assistant

This globally recognised brand is searching for an Accounts Assistant to train, develop and join their inclusive team of 7 based in Hedge End. The business is huge on staff welfare and wellbeing so you can feel comfortable knowing you will be fully supported here. Given The Niche Partnership has recruited for this company across the years, we can honestly say the team will make you feel welcome! They also offer a full AAT study package which is great for someone who wants to broaden their exposure to accounts!The Accounts Assistant will be responsible largely for prioritising the purchase ledger, reconciling supplier statements and assisting with payroll duties. The role would suit somebody with 1-3 years' experience of working in accounts. This Accounts Assistant role would also welcome applications from finance enthusiasts who are keen to get their foot in the door, but you must have a proven interest in the sector (i.e. studying towards AAT already, college / degree is accounting relevant qualification, accounts work experience). If you are in a similar role but looking to progress and widen your exposure, this could be the ideal next step for you. The Accounts Assistant will receive flexible working hours and ongoing training and development so they can progress longer term.Reporting to the Accounts Manager you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining the Purchase Ledger
• Assisting with Payroll
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Processing store weekly takings and dealing with relevant queries
• Processing weekly reports
• Financial analysis
• Dealing with invoice queries
• Liaising with colleagues and customers

What you will need:

• Experience in a similar role - Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant / Accounts Payable Clerk / Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger Clerk
• Experience of Sage would be desired but not essential
• Evidence of working towards AAT qualification
• Excellent understanding of MS Office, specifically Excel
• Enthusiastic, passionate and driven individual with a strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated, reliable and hardworking character with ability to work on own initiative
• Strong communication skills with ability to multi-task

What you will get:

• Full Study Support for AAT
• Flexible working hours
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities to progress longer term
• On-site free parking

If you would like to find out more, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you! We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION...because getting a job is hard enough. The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.