About the Role
<p><span><strong>Assistant Management Accountant</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span><strong>Melksham </span></strong></span></p>
<p><span><strong>£35,000 – £40,000 per annum </span></strong></span></p>
<p><span><strong>Full-time Permanent / Part-time hours could be considered (minimum of 30 hours per week)</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span>Our client is looking for a hands-on finance professional to join their collaborative team in Melksham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is forward-thinking and tech-savvy to manage day-to-day bookkeeping while producing monthly management accounts.</span></p>
<p><span>Initially, the role will be hands-on with transactional finance. A core focus of this position is transformation; you will work closely with the internal Systems Manager to identify manual bottlenecks and implement automation. The goal is to streamline workflows and reduce routine workloads, allowing the finance function to operate more strategically.</span></p>
<p><span><strong>Role and Responsibilities:</span></strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span>Prepare the first draft of monthly management accounts</span></li>
<li><span>Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data prior to month-end close</span></li>
<li><span>Post and review journals and maintain the fixed asset register</span></li>
<li><span>Maintain accurate bookkeeping across multiple platforms including Brightpearl and Exact Online</span></li>
<li><span>Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and online payment platforms (PayPal, Shopify, Amazon, eBay)</span></li>
<li><span>Identify and investigate data anomalies and unexpected variances</span></li>
<li><span>Run payroll using Sage and manage pension/HMRC submissions</span></li>
<li><span>Process Improvement</span><strong>:</span></strong> Identify manual or inefficient processes and implement automation to simplify workflows</span></span></li>
<li><span>Support the Financial Controller by providing clear insights and reducing manual administrative tasks</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span> </span><span><strong>Skills and Experience:</span></strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span>Advanced Excel skills</span></li>
<li><span>Proven experience in a Bookkeeping or Assistant / Management Accountant role</span></li>
<li><span>Strong understanding of month-end processes, journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation), and reconciliations</span></li>
<li><span>Experience preparing or contributing to management accounts</span></li>
<li><span>Experience in e-commerce or high-volume transactional environments is desirable</span></li>
<li><span>Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Brightpearl, Exact, or similar) is an advantage</span></li>
<li><span>Exposure to process improvement or automation projects</span></li>
<li><span>Must be highly detail-oriented with the ability to spot errors and inconsistencies</span></li>
<li><span>Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span> </span><span><strong>Personal Attributes:</span></strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span>A proactive, solutions-driven mindset with a positive attitude towards change</span></li>
<li><span>Comfortable handling both transactional and higher-level finance work</span></li>
<li><span>A team player who communicates clearly and supports others</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span>This role is working Monday – Friday, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. There is an option to work from home, potentially 2 days per week after the probation period</span></p>
<p><span>Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 working days of their applications. Should you not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.</span></p>
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