Permanent
PQ Management Accountant
Chippenham
40,000

Assistant Accountant

Ref: 266| Posted: 17th Jul 2026

Assistant Accountant
Six Month Fixed Term Contract
£40,000 + Benefits
Chippenham / Hybrid Working

I am exclusively working in partnership with my client to recruit an Interim Assistant AccountantThis is an excellent opportunity for someone who can contribute from day one within a successful organisation while broadening their finance experience during a significant period of change. The role will involve a combination of finance administration, reconciliations and management accounts support.

About the role:

  • Assist with the monthly management accounts close.
  • Post journal transactions accurately.
  • Review nominal ledger accounts and complete balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring transactions are accurate and complete.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
  • Investigate discrepancies and liaise with wider teams to resolve outstanding issues.
  • Support the monthly VAT return process and associated reconciliations.
  • Undertake other finance duties as required.

About you:

  • Previous experience within a finance or management accounts team.
  • Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
  • Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
  • Able to work accurately, manage priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Experience within a large, international or group organisation would be advantageous.

Salary and benefits

  • Salary of £40,000.
  • Initial six-month fixed-term contract.
  • Hybrid working, with Monday and Friday home based and Tuesday to Thursday office based.
  • 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Free onsite yoga sessions every two weeks.

Nicola York Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers