Accounts Assistant in Southampton

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.

Both — many Southampton employers use temp-to-perm for a Accounts Assistant hire as a low-risk way to trial someone before committing.

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

We work with Southampton 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.

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.

Accounts Assistant salaries in Southampton 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.

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

Yes — you can search live jobs on our careers portal, but we'd always recommend a conversation with a Market Expert too, since not every Southampton vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.

Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a Accounts Assistant position in Southampton is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.

Recent examples include port, cruise-line and freight-forwarding businesses tied to the docks and aerospace and marine-engineering supply-chain businesses — the specific mix varies, but that's representative of who we work with in Southampton.

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.

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 Southampton that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.

Responsible for overseeing various company transactions whilst supporting senior management. Integral wherever workload and volume requires additional support — the ideal position when studying AAT.

A common next step from Accounts Assistant is assistant management accountant — where studying meets the real numbers. We see this progression play out for candidates in Southampton just as often as anywhere else in our network.