Trainee Accountant

White Horse Employment; Melksham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive finance team

Structured training

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Trainee Accountant in Melksham. This entry-level position offers a supportive environment that emphasizes practical experience in a Group finance team, exposure to accounting practices, and opportunities for professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a finance-related degree, excellent organization skills, and a keen interest in accounting. The role involves assisting with reporting, reconciliations, and audits while working collaboratively within the finance team.

Qualifications

• Degree educated with a focus in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Proactive and eager to learn within a team environment.
• Placement or internship experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly Group reporting for orders and revenue.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for multiple entities.
• Post journals and perform analytical reviews of financial information.
• Support annual and interim financial reporting processes.
• Assist with statutory accounts and annual audit for entities.
• Support tax and transfer pricing work as needed.
• Raise purchase requests and set up projects in ERP.
• Support internal audits and ad-hoc finance projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics (2:1 or above)

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Pay Range

This range is provided by White Horse Employment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: Direct message the job poster from White Horse Employment.

Senior Finance Recruiter at White Horse Employment

White Horse Employment are delighted to be working with a well-established and growing business based in Melksham, who are looking to recruit a Trainee Accountant into their Group Finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or aspiring accountant who is looking to build a long-term career in finance. The role offers hands‑on, practical experience within a Group environment, exposure to reporting, audit and IFRS, and a strong platform to progress through a professional accounting qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with monthly Group reporting for orders, revenue and overheads
• Preparing and maintaining balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities
• Posting journals and carrying out analytical reviews of financial information
• Supporting annual and interim financial reporting processes
• Assisting with the statutory accounts and annual audit for several entities
• Helping complete ONS surveys and supporting corporation tax and transfer pricing work
• Raising purchase requests and setting up projects within the ERP system
• Supporting internal audits and ad‑hoc finance projects as required

About You

• Degree educated (2:1 or above) in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related subject
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a genuine interest in accounting
• Proactive, eager to learn and able to work well within a team
• Confident communicator with good Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Any relevant work experience (placement, internship or part‑time role) is advantageous but not essential

What’s on Offer

• A supportive and collaborative finance team environment
• Excellent exposure to Group‑level accounting and reporting
• Structured training and clear progression opportunities
• A strong platform to pursue ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications

Seniority level: Entry level, Employment type: Full‑time, Job function: Finance, Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

If you’re an ambitious graduate looking to take your first step into a professional accounting career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.