Job Description

Assistant Accountant

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 + bonus & benefits

Location: Malmesbury

Duration: Permanent

A well-rounded Assistant Accountant role within a busy, high-performing finance team, supporting a group of private businesses.

This is a replacement hire due to internal promotion, offering strong exposure, structured support, and clear progression.

The Role

Working closely with the Finance Manager and Financial Controller, you’ll support core financial reporting and month-end processes across multiple entities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and posting month-end journals (prepayments, accruals)
• Balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Assisting with management accounts, including analysis and commentary
• Supporting VAT and tax reporting processes
• Assisting with budgets and cash flow forecasting
• Supporting statutory accounts preparation and audit processes
• Ad hoc support across the finance team

The role sits within a fast-paced environment and requires someone comfortable taking ownership of their work.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Studying towards ACCA/CIMA, or recently completed AAT
• Experience with month-end processes (journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations)
• Strong Excel skills
• Able to work independently and manage priorities

Desirable:

• VAT exposure
• Exposure to budgeting or cash flow

Personal attributes:

• Proactive and willing to learn
• Good communication skills
• Adaptable and comfortable in a busy environment

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Enhanced Pension
• Full study support (including study leave and fees)

Additional on-site benefits include gym, free lunch, and other facilities.

If you’re looking for a solid Assistant Accountant role with good exposure and support, this offers a strong next step.