Assistant Accountant

Company: CMA Recruitment Group
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Location: East Hampshire
Job Description:

We are partnering with a prominent manufacturing organisation based in Portsmouth, seeking a dedicated Assistant Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. This role offers a great opportunity within a thriving sector known for its innovation and growth. The company values strong professional development, and a commitment to excellence. With a history of steady expansion and industry recognition, they provide a supportive environment that encourages career progression. Benefits include competitive salary, pension, and flexible working options.

What will the Assistant Accountant role involve?

  • Supporting operations across Europe and the US through detailed analysis and data interpretation
  • Contributing to variance analysis to ensure accurate financial performance reporting
  • Partnering with various stakeholders to provide insights that drive cost efficiencies and process improvements
  • Preparing reports and presentations for senior management, enabling strategic decision-making
  • Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives within the finance team, fostering a proactive working environment

Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant vacancy:

  • A background in finance or accounting, ideally with exposure to month end processes, management accounting or manufacturing finance
  • Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail, problem solving, and data interpretation
  • Effective communicator with the ability to partner with diverse teams and present complex data clearly
  • Eagerness to develop expertise within a dynamic environment
  • Studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ACA

Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Accountant:

  • Study support
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Hybrid working following probation (non-contractual)
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Salary will be dependent on experience

CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics.

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Posted: September 15th, 2026