Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant - 6-12 month contract
Location:
Huntingdon (On-site)
Salary: £32k - £38k + Benefits

We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing organisation to recruit an Assistant Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative business operating across multiple high-performance industries, offering real scope to develop and make an impact, with potential for a permanent role after the initial contract period.

Reporting into the Senior Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function and contributing to continuous improvement across financial processes.

• Maintain daily and monthly cashflow forecasts
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including:
  • Trial Balance
  • Profit & Loss
  • Balance Sheet
  • Variance analysis with commentary
• Reconcile control accounts
• Post accruals, prepayments, and other journals (including sales, cost of sales, and payroll)
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process depreciation
• Support budgeting processes and monthly cost reporting to department managers
• Assist with year-end processes and financial analysis
• Conduct financial reporting and ad hoc investigations
• Perform daily banking activities and bank reconciliations
• Support VAT return preparation (quarterly)
• Calculate product gross margins
• Contribute to the development of financial systems and internal controls

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• AAT/CIMA part-qualified or actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment
• Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables, SUMIFs, VLOOKUPs)

• Opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking business
• Exposure to a broad finance remit
• Support for ongoing professional development
• Collaborative and dynamic working environment

Suitable candidates must live in a commutable location and be available to start work at short notice.