Full job descriptionAssistant Accountant | Romsey | Full time office based | £30k
A well-established international manufacturing and consumer products business is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join its finance team based in Romsey. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to develop their accounting career within a dynamic and growing organisation.
Reporting to the Finance Controller and working closely with senior finance leaders, this role offers broad exposure across transactional finance, month-end processes, reporting, reconciliations, VAT, audit support and business analysis. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function while contributing to process improvements and systems development initiatives.


The Role
This is a varied position combining hands-on financial processing with opportunities to support management reporting, analysis and continuous improvement projects.


Core Finance Responsibilities
*Preparing bank, petty cash and payment platform reconciliations
*Producing aged creditor and customer balance reports
*Supporting supplier account management, statement reconciliations and query resolution
*Preparing weekly payment runs and supporting payment controls
*Assisting with credit control activities and customer account reporting
*Managing employee expense processes and ensuring compliance with company policies
*Supporting month-end close activities, including reconciliations and ledger maintenance
*Assisting with intercompany reconciliations and stock-related finance processes
*Supporting the preparation and submission of VAT returns
*Assisting with audit preparation, schedules and supporting documentation
*Ensuring sales and purchase ledgers are maintained accurately and closed within reporting deadlines
Reporting & Analysis
*Supporting the production of monthly financial reports and management information
*Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes
*Preparing analysis to support business decision-making
*Contributing to cost control and efficiency initiatives
*Supporting finance projects aimed at improving reporting accuracy and business insight
Systems & Process Improvement
*Maintaining and developing business reporting tools
*Supporting the enhancement of finance systems and reporting processes
*Working with Excel, reporting tools and ERP systems to improve data quality and reporting accuracy
*Helping document and improve finance policies and procedures
*Providing support and training to colleagues where required


About You
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate financial information.
You will ideally have:
*Experience within an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance position
*Strong understanding of reconciliations, ledger management and month-end processes
*Experience supporting audits and VAT processes
*Good Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret financial data
*Experience using accounting software and reporting systems
*Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
*Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders across the business
*A positive and collaborative approach to problem solving and continuous improvement


Desirable
*Experience working within a manufacturing, distribution or product-based business
*Exposure to budgeting and forecasting activities
*Experience using ERP systems, Power BI or advanced Excel reporting tools
*AAT qualified, studying towards a professional qualification, or qualified by experience


What’s on Offer?
This role offers the opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation where finance plays a key role in supporting business performance. You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting activities, work closely with experienced finance professionals and have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing process and systems improvements while developing your career.
This is a full-time, office-based role in Romsey, offering the chance to become part of a collaborative team environment and gain valuable exposure across a broad finance function.