Assistant Accountant

Venture Recruitment Partners; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant for a 6 to 12 month fixed-term contract in Chippenham. The role involves running transactional finance and supporting month-end duties, with an attractive salary range of £30,000 to £35,000. The position offers excellent hybrid working arrangements, requiring only 1 to 2 days in the office every two weeks.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Assistant Accountant/Accounts Assistant role is a must.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a big advantage.

Responsibilities

• Run transactional finance.
• Support on month end duties including prepayments and accruals.
• Support on other ad hoc finance duties.
• Help with testing of the new ERP system post implementation.

Skills

Problem solving

Positive attitude

Hands-on approach

Job description

Overview

Venture Recruitment Partners are delighted to be supporting a division of an international manufacturing business with the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant for a 6 - 12 month FTC. We're seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant who is happy in a hands-on role, with a problem solving, positive approach and a can-do attitude. The business is going through a period of growth and development with a new ERP system planned for late 2025/early 2026.

Responsibilities

• Run transactional finance
• Support on month end duties including prepayments and accruals
• Support on other ad hoc finance duties
• Help with the testing of the new ERP system post implementation

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Assistant Accountant/Accounts Assistant role is a must
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a big advantage

Salary and Benefits

The role is paying £30 - £35,000

Working arrangements

The role is based in Chippenham but offers excellent hybrid working with you only needing to be in the office 1 to 2 days fortnight.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Chilworth Partnership / Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010.

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