Accountant

Chalk Hill Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension – up to 12% employer contribution

Private family healthcare

25 days holiday

Full study support and professional membership reimbursement

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business in Bath is seeking an Accountant to join their finance team. The role offers a broad range of responsibilities including preparation of accounts, reconciliation, and supporting budgeting and forecasting. Ideal candidates are part-qualified accountants or those qualified by experience. The company provides enhanced employee benefits including a substantial pension contribution, healthcare, and study support for professional qualifications. This is a great opportunity for career progression in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant or qualified by experience needed.
• Experience in finance or accounting function is essential.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual accounts in line with UK GAAP.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns, and general ledger management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, audits, and capital expenditure projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Team collaboration

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience

Job description

Chalk Hill Group are recruiting for an Accountant to join a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business specialising in the design and manufacture of solutions for critical applications across a variety of sectors including aerospace, defence and power generation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant (or someone qualified by experience) who is looking to progress their career within a supportive, high-performing finance team. The business offers full study support for professional accountancy qualifications and genuine long-term development.

The Role

This is a broad, hands-on role providing exposure across the full finance function. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation of monthly and annual accounts in line with UK GAAP
• Balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns, and general ledger management
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, audits, and capital expenditure projects
• Involvement in payroll, expenses, and accounts payable within a collaborative finance team

About You

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience
• Experience within a finance or accounting function
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Keen to learn, develop, and progress within a growing organisation

What’s On Offer

• Enhanced pension – up to 12% employer contribution
• Private family healthcare
• 25 days holiday
• Full study support and professional membership reimbursement

If you are looking for a role that combines technical accounting, business exposure, and professional development within a market-leading manufacturing organisation, this is an excellent opportunity.

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