Assistant Accountant

  • Howett Thorpe
  • Wrecclesham, Surrey
  • Oct 17, 2025
Full time Accounting

Job Description

This dynamic, growing organisation based near Farnham are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their team. You will be joining a vibrant company that has a glowing local reputation and are seeking a progressive individual to join their finance team. Furthermore, this role will be offered on a hybrid working scheme with a minimum of 3 days in the office and offers a great working culture. A brilliant role for an AAT qualified Accountant or an active studier that is looking to progress to Finance Manager level long term.

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Job Type: Permanent, full time

Location: Farnham, Surrey

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Reference no: 15912

Assistant Accountant Benefits

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Hybrid working 1-2 days from home
  • Car parking onsite
  • Vibrant working culture- company social events
  • Pension scheme

Assistant Accountant About The Role

In this role you will be reporting into the Financial Controller and will be working within a finance team of 6. You will be supporting the preparation of management accounts and this role will develop with a view to future management responsibility. Your key responsibilities will be:

  • Assisting in the preparation and production of the monthly management accounts.
  • Posting of monthly journals e.g. depreciation, prepayments, accruals & any other adjustments required.
  • Completed all balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis.
  • Assist in the preparation of the monthly profit & loss schedules.
  • Maintain intercompany transactions with an associated company.
  • Maintain the supplier approval matrix in the purchase ledger system.
  • Assist in finalising year end accounts.
  • Authorise payment runs and provide AP cover when required.

The successful Assistant Accountant will have:

  • Previous experience in a similar position
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in a finance role.
  • QBE or part qualified candidates will be considered
  • Experience with Xero is desirable
  • Good excel skills

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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