Accounts Assistant

Venture Recruitment Partners are working with an exciting international e-commerce business in their search for an Accounts Assistant on a temporary basis. This is a varied and transactional / data-heavy role that will support the accounts payable function in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment. There is potential for this contract to extend or convert on a permanent basis.

Key Details:
- Location: Portsmouth (Remote)

- Hybrid/Remote: expectation to visit Portsmouth 2-4 times a month after on-site training period

- Contract: 6 months

- Salary: £14-17p/h

 Key Responsibilities:
- Process vendor invoices and manage the purchase ledger, including coordinating supplier payment runs

- Record daily bank transactions and prepare regular bank reconciliations across multiple accounts

- Prepare monthly accruals, prepayment schedules, and journal entries to support accurate financial reporting

- Support payroll processing by preparing and reviewing information for payroll providers

- Prepare and submit VAT returns and assist with audit queries

Key Requirements:
- 3+ years in accounts payable, with experience around vendor/client management, invoice and bank processing, and payroll

- Exposure to preparation for month-end close and audit

- Strong organisational and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

- A professional, team-oriented approach with the resilience to handle complex situations

- Intermediate level Excel (working knowledge of VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS) is essential and experience with NetSuite preferred

- Part-Qualified ACCA, CIMA, or AAT preferred, with active studying encouraged

If this opportunity sounds of interest, please apply below or send over your latest cv to (url removed)

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010.

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