Trainee Accountant

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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.

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