Assistant Accountant

We are working with an innovative, globally recognised organisation at the forefront of sustainable technology, currently seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a forward-thinking business, supporting financial reporting and gaining exposure across projects and core accounting processes.

Job Title:        Assistant Accountant

Job Type:       Permanent

Location:       Farnborough, Hampshire (Hybrid)

Salary:           circa £35k

Reference no: 16047

Assistant Accountant – Benefits

Annual salary review and bonus scheme

Pension, life insurance, private healthcare, and dental cover

Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)

Supportive, collaborative team environment

Opportunity to work within an innovative, sustainability-focused organisation

Assistant  Accountant – About The Role

You will work closely with finance, project, and cost centre teams, playing a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and contributing to process improvements. Key responsibilities will include:

Supporting accurate and timely financial reporting

Managing accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations

Assisting with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes

Preparing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts

Maintaining financial data across systems, including intercompany reconciliations

Approving payments and invoices in line with internal controls

Supporting HMRC reporting requirements, including P11Ds and PSA

The successful Assistant Accountant will have:

Part-qualified status (ACCA/CIMA) or be qualified by experience

Previous experience in a similar finance or accounting role

Strong systems experience (SAP knowledge advantageous)

Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively

A proactive, organised approach with a commitment to high standards

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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