Accountant

Thrive Group; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accountant in Trowbridge to manage financial operations, produce management accounts, and oversee budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate should be AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, with strong ERP system skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £32,000 and additional perks like life insurance and free parking.

Benefits

£32,000 per annum

Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00

Life insurance

Free Parking

Employee discount

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar accounting or finance management role.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and numerical ability.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts department, overseeing day-to-day financial operations.
• Produce monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts.
• Prepare and submit monthly manufacturer management information.
• Reconcile balance sheets, control accounts, and intercompany transactions.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.

Skills

AAT qualified

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or QBE experience

Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards

Proficiency in accounting and ERP systems (Sage 50/200, Xero, QuickBooks)

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis)

Experience with payroll, VAT returns, bank reconciliations

Attention to detail and accuracy

Organisational and time management skills

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Sage 50

Sage 200

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client in Trowbridge who are actively looking to recruit an Accountant to join the team on a permanent basis.

What you will be doing

As the Accountant, you'll play a key role in managing the finance function and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all financial information. You will:

• Manage the accounts department, overseeing day-to-day financial operations.
• Produce monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts in accordance with company procedures and reporting deadlines.
• Prepare and submit monthly manufacturer management information within agreed timescales.
• Reconcile balance sheets, control accounts, and intercompany transactions.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.

What you will need to succeed

• AAT qualified or Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA (or QBE experience).
• Proven experience in a similar accounting or finance management role.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Strong proficiency in accounting and ERP systems such as Sage 50/200, Xero, or QuickBooks.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis).
• Experience with payroll, VAT returns, and bank reconciliations.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and numerical ability.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines.

What you will receive in return

• £32,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00
• Life insurance
• Free Parking
• Employee discount

What you need to do next

If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please email on sarah. removed) or contact me on (phone number removed) to discuss further.

Thrive group are acting as an employment agency with respect to this vacancy.

If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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