Assistant Accountant

Sheridan Maine is pleased to be recruiting a brand new Assistant Accountant opportunity in Andover. This role will ideally suit an individual studying their AAT qualification who is looking to develop and grow their accounting experience within a supportive and friendly working environment.
 
Reporting to the Financial Controller, who will provide mentorship and training, the role will encompass a broad range of finance activities, which will include;
 

• Accounts payable and receivable invoicing
• Credit control
• Bank reconciliations
• Expense processing
• Journal postings
• Intercompany reconciliations and journals
• Accruals and prepayments
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Provide support with the annual audit

The desired candidate, will have the following skills & experience;
 

• Actively studying AAT or similar accounting qualifications (ACCA / CIMA)
• Some prior finance experience gained in a busy accounts office
• Basic accounts knowledge of credits & debits
• Competent IT skills with prior experience using Excel
• Aptitude to learn and self motivated
• Excellent interpersonal skills and friendly manner

In return, the company will offer benefits including;
 

• Study support
• Flexible working (start and finish times)
• Christmas shut down
• Bonus
• Various social events and company away days

 
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.