Assistant Accountant
Full Time & Office Based
6+ MONTH TEMPORARY CONTRACT
Calne
Up to c.£40,000
Are you an experienced accounting professional who is immediately available or on a short notice period?
Do you enjoy the variety of both accounting and other office duties?
Do you have previous experience with SAP (or at least Sage)?
Interested in joining a dynamic business on a 6+ month fixed term contract?
If you have answered "Yes" to all of the above, then I would love to hear from you!
Our client is a well established business and they are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a contract basis. The role is broad and covers several functions which includes the processing of financial transactions, month-end reporting, payroll administration and import/export activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
- Support the production of monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) statements.
- Review, reconcile and amend financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Month-end and year-end financial reporting processes.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
- Process journal entries, accruals, prepayments and account reconciliations as required.
- Monitor and manage debtor accounts including credit control and collection activities.
- Manage logistics-related financial accounts and cost tracking.
- Prepare and upload banking transactions and payment files.
- Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Payroll & Expenses
- Import & Export Administration
- HR & General Administration
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Finance Administrator or similar finance role.
- Experience with SAP and/or Sage.
- Experience processing payroll and employee expenses.
- Understanding of import/export administration (desirable).
- Exposure to HR administration processes (desirable).
- AAT qualified or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (desirable)
- Competent user of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Highly organised and methodical approach to work.
- Effective communicator with the ability to work across multiple departments.
- Proactive attitude with a willingness to support a wide range of business activities.
Thanks for your application! Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 working days of their applications.
Should you not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.
Assistant Accountant in Calne employer: CMD Recruitment Careers
Join a well-established manufacturing business in Melksham, where you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to producing high-quality electronic products. With a strong order book for 2026, the company offers a supportive work culture, competitive salary, and opportunities for personal growth, all within a clean and modern production environment. Enjoy benefits like 28 days of holiday, a company pension scheme, and flexible working hours that promote a healthy work-life balance.
