Assistant Accountant

Location Chippenham
Discipline: Accounting & Finance
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £30000.0
Contact name: Tom Ralph

Contact email: tom.ralph@wh-employment.co.uk
Job ref: 1213
Published: over 1 year ago
JOB TITLE: Assistant Accountant
LOCATION: Chippenham
SALARY & BENEFITS: £28,000-£35,000 + bonus
HOURS: Full time, hybrid

White Horse Employment are partnering with one the leading technology companies, working as a direct partner in supporting industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare. Due to continued financial success and growth, you now have the opportunity to join the group as an Assistant Accountant.  

You will be joining a dynamic, forward-thinking business and working at the very heart of organisations further success. They are a people first culture who focus heavily on the training & developing of their staff, meaning this is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who is looking to begin their CIMA / ACCA exams. You will have access to a lucrative study support package, with a financial investment into exams and study leave days.

You will be taking a lead role on for the financial control & reporting of tailored projects, and being the key point of contact between external parties, internal stakeholders and project managers. Effective communication skills and the ability to liaise with senior members of staff will play a key role in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with project managers, key stakeholders and external parties to instruct on their budgets & forecasts.
  • Take responsibility for the financial control & reporting of selected entities.
  • Reporting & controlling for the spend across other business entities.
  • Support the continuous improvement activities within the team.
  • Provide cover and support to other key members of the team.

Person Specification:

  • Excellent Excel Skills
  • Experience of SAP or similar related ERP systems
  • AAT Qualified / Part Qualified
  • Effective communicator in explaining financial topics.
  • Motivated on continuous development & improvement.