Assistant Management Accountant

White Horse Employment; Midsomer Norton; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization near Peasedown St John is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. The role involves supporting monthly management accounts and annual budgets, posting journals, and reconciling balance sheet accounts. Candidates should be AAT qualified or studying towards a professional qualification, with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time position offering a salary of £33k.

Qualifications

• Confidence in collaborating with colleagues at all levels.
• Proactive, reliable, and motivated to develop a finance career.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Assist with posting journals for accruals and prepayments.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Analyse and report on significant budget variances.
• Support the completion of statutory returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualified or studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Assistant Accountant

LOCATION: Nr Peasedown St John

SALARY & BENEFITS: £33k

HOURS: Full Time

We’re delighted to be partnering with a growing organisation based near Peasedown St John to appoint an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality finances across multiple sites. Working closely with the wider finance team, you’ll gain hands-on experience across management reporting, budgeting, and financial operations in a collaborative, purpose-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and annual budgets.
• Assist with posting journals for accruals, prepayments, and other key transactions.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and help prepare audit schedules at year-end.
• Analyse and report on significant budget variances, providing insight to management.
• Support the completion of statutory returns and ensure compliance with financial procedures.
• Build strong working relationships across departments, providing finance support and advice.
• Provide cover within the team as required to ensure continuity of service.

About You

• AAT qualified or studying towards a professional qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong attention to detail with excellent numerical and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator who enjoys collaborating with colleagues at all levels.
• Proactive, reliable, and motivated to develop your finance career within a supportive environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a rewarding and supportive environment while making a real impact as part of a dedicated finance team.