Accounts Assistant

White Horse Employment; Melksham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company in England seeks an Accounts Assistant to gain exposure across the finance function. Responsibilities include managing sales and purchase ledgers, payroll processing, and supporting month-end activities. Ideal candidates should have experience in transactional finance, knowledge of accounting principles, and strong communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, study support, and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Study support

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Early Friday finish

Long-service incentives

Tea, coffee, and fruit provided

Qualifications

• Experience with sales and purchase ledgers.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills for customer and colleague interactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and purchase ledger processes.
• Post journals and support month-end close.
• Process payroll and manage absence reporting.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the finance team.

Skills

Transactional finance experience

Knowledge of accounting principles

Organized and detail-focused

Strong communication skills

Job description

White Horse are proud to be partnering with Bluemay Ltd on a retained basis, to support their search for an Accounts Assistant. Bluemay is a third-generation business who have been established for over 50 years, producing high-quality engineering components through plastic injection moulding, and is well known for its supportive, long-serving team and people-first culture.

This role will give you exposure across the full finance function, with on-the-job training provided by the current post-holder before they retire in 2026. You’ll be involved in everything from sales and purchase ledgers to payroll and month-end, making it an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing sales and purchase ledger processes
• Posting journals, reconciliations, and supporting month-end close
• Taking responsibility for payroll processing and absence reporting
• Providing ad-hoc support to the finance team

What we’re looking for

• Transactional finance experience (sales/purchase ledgers)
• Good knowledge of accounting principles
• Organised, detail-focused, and able to work independently
• Strong communicator, comfortable dealing with customers, suppliers, and colleagues
• Payroll experience useful but not essential

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Study support could be available for the right candidate
• Private medical insurance and cash plan (including annual eye test, flu voucher and biennial medical assessment)
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with Christmas shutdown taken from annual allowance)
• Early Friday finish
• Long-service incentives (bonus + extra holiday)
• Tea, coffee, and fruit provided