Assistant Management Accountant

Description:

White Horse Employment is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join a well-established, family-run business near Trowbridge that has been operating successfully for over 50 years. This growing company offers a supportive and collaborative environment where the successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager, playing a key role in financial reporting, control processes, and ongoing business success.

This role is ideal for individuals with management accounting experience who are looking to develop their skills further within a dynamic and hands-on finance team. You will gain exposure to a wide range of financial responsibilities, from month-end processes to bank reconciliations, and contribute directly to maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Finance Manager with P&L and balance sheet reconciliations through to trial balance.

• Support month-end processes, investigating and resolving discrepancies in accounts.

• Manage cost centre allocations and process monthly journals.

• Assist with annual audit preparations and provide accurate supporting documentation.

• Perform bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.

• Support overall finance department workflow, ensuring deadlines are met.

• Provide ad-hoc assistance to the team during busy periods or staff absences.

• Contribute to ad-hoc reporting requests as required by the Finance Manager.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong numeracy, literacy, and methodical approach with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to meet deadlines and work accurately under pressure.

• Advanced IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Excel, with knowledge of logical formulas.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Flexible, proactive, and collaborative with a strong ‘can-do’ attitude.

Benefits & Opportunities:

• Competitive salary between £28,000 – £35,000 depending on experience.

• Opportunity to work in a well-established, family-run business with over 50 years of success.

• Hands-on role with direct involvement in key financial processes.

• Supportive and collaborative finance team environment.

• Potential for career progression as the business continues to expand.