Assistant Accountant

Operating with a collaborative culture, this organisation values adaptability and problem-solving skills, providing a dynamic environment for interim support. This role offers the chance to work within a friendly finance team on a project that requires meticulous detail and proactive support, ideal for an adaptable finance professional seeking to contribute in a busy, results-oriented setting. What will the Assistant Accountant role involve? • Assisting in maintaining and updating financial models related to costs and billing data, ensuring accuracy during periods when automation is not available • Supporting senior team members by refining data models and providing ad hoc analysis to aid decision-making processes • Managing multiple datasets and ensuring consistency across reports, with an emphasis on manual input where automation is pending • Communicating effectively with colleagues to support project needs and ensure data integrity • Responding flexibly to priorities, supporting process improvements where possible, and maintaining high attention to detail throughout. Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant vacancy: • Strong Excel skills with experience in Power Query or Business Intelligence tools preferred but not essential • Demonstrable experience supporting financial or data-related functions within a fast-paced environment • Patient, adaptable, and able to work effectively with diverse personalities, including challenging stakeholders • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently • Good communication skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Accountant: • Flexible working hours within the agreed schedule, supporting work-life balance. • Parking on site at the Fareham office • Temporary contract for 6 months with the possibility of extension or increased hourly rate for the right candidate • Supportive team environment in a recognised sector leader • Hybrid working • Salary dependent on experience CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.