Accounts Assistant

Location Melksham
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £0.0
Contact name: Rhys Lock

Contact email: rhys.lock@wh-employment.co.uk
Job ref: 6075
Published: 3 days ago

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.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • 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