Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant | 6-Month Contract | Immediate Start

Location:

Near Huntingdon

Duration: 6-Month Contract

Hours:

40 Hours per Week

Working Arrangement:
Fully Site-Based

Start Date:

ASAP

Our client, a successful and growing manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated finance professional to gain exposure to a varied accounting role within an international business environment.

Working closely with the wider finance team, you'll play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and helping to maintain efficient financial processes across multiple business entities.

• Managing accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, reconciliations, credit notes and credit control.
• Processing purchase ledger invoices, employee expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Posting and allocating cash receipts and payments.
• Completing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Assisting with month-end activities, including accruals, prepayments and depreciation journals.
• Supporting balance sheet reconciliations and audit-ready documentation.
• Assisting with stock valuation and stock variance analysis.
• Supporting overseas entities with financial reporting activities.
• Processing and reconciling intercompany transactions.
• Producing management information and performance reports.
• Supporting ad hoc finance projects and business improvement initiatives.

We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• A minimum of two years' recent finance experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• AAT Level 3 qualification or above.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-focused approach.

• Immediate start opportunity.
• Join a well-established and innovative business.
• Broad and varied accounting responsibilities.
• Exposure to international operations and business partnering activities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact during a key period for the business.