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Accounts Assistant in Portsmouth

The ideal position when studying AAT.

Day to day in Portsmouth

What a accounts assistant
does in Portsmouth.

Responsible for overseeing various company transactions whilst supporting senior management. Integral wherever workload and volume requires additional support — the ideal position when studying AAT. Here's what the role covers day to day for the Portsmouth businesses we recruit for.

  • Purchase ledger management including processing invoices
  • Statement reconciliations
  • Preparing VAT returns
  • Processing employee expenses
  • Sales ledger management including credit control duties
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Working with spreadsheets
  • Petty cash maintenance
  • Any other ad hoc duties supporting senior management

What it pays in Portsmouth

Real Portsmouth market rates, not a national average.

Medior Accounts Assistant · Portsmouth

Typical: £32,500 per year

Medium-high confidence — strong regional evidence

Recruiting in Portsmouth

Why Portsmouth needs
a specialist.

Finding the right accounts assistant in Portsmouth usually comes down to knowing the market, not just running a keyword search. Day to day, that often means bank reconciliations — one of several things a accounts assistant in Portsmouth is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes ferry-port, logistics and freight-forwarding businesses tied to the harbour. It's a small distinction that matters: recruiting accounts assistant roles in Portsmouth properly, rather than just advertising them.

Hiring or looking?

Either way, we can help.

Hiring

Need a accounts assistant in Portsmouth?

Permanent or temporary, we'll shortlist from a network we actually know — with working interviews to de-risk the hire.

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Job seeking

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Send us your CV or browse live Accounts Assistant roles in Portsmouth and beyond.

Common questions

Accounts Assistant in Portsmouth FAQs.

How does the process work if I want to become a Accounts Assistant in Portsmouth?

Submit your CV and a Market Expert will be in touch to talk through your experience, what you're looking for, and any live Accounts Assistant opportunities in Portsmouth that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.

How do you recruit Accounts Assistant roles in Portsmouth without a local office?

We work with Portsmouth employers and candidates remotely for Accounts Assistant roles — video interviews and phone-based briefings, backed by the same vetting and market knowledge we use everywhere else.

Will I get a shortlist of CVs, or do you actually vet candidates for Accounts Assistant roles in Portsmouth?

Every candidate we put forward has been spoken to and assessed against your specific requirement — not just keyword-matched from a database. That's the difference a Market Expert model makes.

Do you recruit Accounts Assistant roles for SMEs as well as large employers in Portsmouth?

Yes — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands through to owner-managed SMEs in Portsmouth needing a single, sole-charge Accounts Assistant hire.

Do you charge candidates for Accounts Assistant roles in Portsmouth?

No — there's never a cost to candidates. For employers, our fee is only payable on a successful placement.

Will my CV be shared with employers in Portsmouth without my permission?

No — nothing about your CV or your situation is shared with any employer, in this location or any other, without your explicit permission first.

Do you recruit Accounts Assistant roles in Portsmouth?

Yes — Accounts Assistant is one of the positions we place in Portsmouth, on both a permanent and temporary basis.

Do you place candidates studying towards a qualification into Accounts Assistant roles in Portsmouth?

Yes — part-qualified and studying candidates (AAT, ACCA or CIMA depending on the role) are a genuine part of the Accounts Assistant talent pool in Portsmouth, not just an afterthought.

What's the going rate for a Accounts Assistant in Portsmouth?

Accounts Assistant salaries in Portsmouth typically sit at £27.5k – £38k. Minimum wage rises keep pushing this bracket up — most entry-level finance roles now start around £27.5k. Study support toward AAT makes a real difference to the calibre of candidate you attract, with experienced bookkeepers reaching £38k.

What areas around Portsmouth do you cover for Accounts Assistant roles?

We recruit Accounts Assistant positions across Portsmouth itself and the surrounding commuter towns and business parks — if you're just outside the immediate area, get in touch and we'll be straight with you about whether it's somewhere we can genuinely help.

What happens if a Accounts Assistant hire in Portsmouth doesn't work out?

Our rebate periods and money-back guarantees mean you're covered if a placement doesn't work out as expected — ask your Market Expert for the specifics for your vacancy.

Do you offer working interviews for Accounts Assistant vacancies in Portsmouth?

Yes — a working interview means the candidate spends a real day in the role, on your systems, with your actual workload, before either side commits. It's one of the ways we take the risk out of a new hire in Portsmouth.

Is a Accounts Assistant role in Portsmouth permanent or temporary?

We recruit Accounts Assistant positions in Portsmouth on both a permanent and temporary basis — including short-notice cover when a team is stretched.

What does it cost an employer in Portsmouth to recruit a Accounts Assistant through you?

There's no retainer and no ongoing contract — our fee is only payable on a successful placement, whether that's a one-off hire or an ongoing relationship.

No waffle. Just the right person.

Let's find your
accounts assistant in Portsmouth.