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Assistant Accountant (70350)

Overview

Reference
70350

Salary
£35,000 - £40,000/annum

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- South West England -- Wiltshire -- Melksham

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
13 April 2026


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


Matt Wright