Assistant Accountant
Melksham
Salary of £35,000-£40,000
About the role:
An exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join a growing business in Melksham, supporting month-end and driving process improvements within a collaborative finance team.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare first draft of monthly management accounts
- Post and review journals
- Reconcile and review control accounts
- Maintain accurate day-to-day bookkeeping across multiple systems
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and online platforms
- Process invoices, manage ledgers, and support payment runs
- Assist with payroll, VAT returns, and compliance requirements
What Experience is Required
- Proven experience in a bookkeeping or Assistant Accountant role
- Strong understanding of month-end processes and journals
- Experience preparing or supporting management accounts
- Confident with reconciliations and control accounts
- AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA (or qualified by experience)
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £35,000 – £40,000
- Private medical insurance
- Full Christmas shutdown
- Birthday off every year
- Additional holiday entitlement with service (up to 5 extra days)
- Excellent work-life balance
- Opportunities for progression and development
Location
This role is office based in Melksham.
How to Apply
Please send your CV in strict confidence for consideration to Matt Wright of CV Screen, or apply directly to this job posting.
Alternate Job Titles
Assistant Management Accountant | Management Accounts Assistant | Finance Officer | Accounts Assistant
