Finance Assistant

Southampton, Hampshire
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We’re looking for a detail-focused Finance Assistant to join a growing business based in Portchester. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, supportive finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Manager and playing a key role in supporting the company’s transactional finance function.  As the business continues to expand, they require a proactive Finance Assistant who can help maintain accurate financial records, support month-end processes, and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of purchase and sales ledger activities.

Key Responsibilities

Processing purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions
Managing supplier and customer queries professionally and efficiently
Performing month-end reconciliations across customer and supplier accounts
Recording and reconciling credit card expenditure and employee expenses
Timesheet data entry, validation, and reporting
Maintaining and updating ERP system records, ensuring data accuracy
Supporting month-end close and finance reporting tasks
Assisting the Finance Manager and wider team with ad-hoc finance duties

Skills & Experience

Previous experience in a Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant role
Studying towards AAT (Level 2–4) or equivalent – desirable
Strong understanding of transactional finance processes
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills essential - confident with formulas, data manipulation, and reporting
Experience using ERP or finance systems – advantageous
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational and time management skills
Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
Proactive, reliable, and keen to learn
Comfortable working in a small team environment
Able to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
Motivated to develop your finance career within a growing company

Salary & Benefits

£27,000 – £30,000 depending on experience
Company pension scheme
25 days holiday + bank holidays
On-site parking
Hours are 8.30am – 5.00pm
Supportive team environment
Career development opportunities as the business grows

Job Info
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Job Title:
Finance Assistant
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Southampton, Hampshire
Salary:
£27000 - £30000 Per annum £27,000 - £30,000 (depending on expe
Posted:
Feb 5th 2026
Closes:
Mar 8th 2026
Sector:
Accounting, Financial & Insurance
Contract:
Temporary
Hours:
Full Time
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