Interim Assistant Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance professional to join a growing, fast-paced manufacturing business during a period of transition. This is a broad and varied role within a small team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while supporting month-end reporting, cash flow management and business operations. Part‑time and full‑time applications are both welcome.

This position would suit an experienced Assistant Accountant, Senior Bookkeeper, or Assistant Management Accountant who enjoys working in a hands‑on environment and is comfortable getting involved in both transactional finance and management accounting duties.

Your new role

Working closely with senior leadership, you will be responsible for maintaining the smooth running of the finance function while providing accurate and timely financial information to support decision‑making across the business.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Producing monthly management accounts, including profit and loss and balance sheet reporting
• Managing month‑end close processes
• Posting journals, accruals, prepayments and depreciation
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining robust financial controls
• Managing stock reconciliations and supporting stock margin analysis
• Preparing and maintaining weekly cash flow forecasts
• Processing and overseeing supplier payments
• Supporting purchase and sales ledger activities
• Producing customer statements and carrying out credit control activities via email and telephone
• Working closely with operational teams to ensure accurate financial and stock information
• Supporting continued use of ERP and accounting systems to maintain data quality and reporting accuracy
• Providing ad hoc financial support and analysis for senior stakeholders

This is a genuinely hands‑on role and would suit someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and getting involved in all aspects of finance within a smaller business environment.

What we're looking for

• Experience across Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger
• Month‑end accounting experience
• Confident preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
• Experience producing management accounts and cash flow reporting
• Knowledge of Xero would be highly advantageous
• Knowledge of
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems and ERP platforms (Unleashed experience would be advantageous)
• Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG, stock‑led or product‑based environments
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal supervision
• A proactive, self‑starting approach with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and confidence building relationships across the business
• AAT Qualified or CIMA Part qual desirable (QBE also considered)

What's on offer?

• Planned handover with the current post holder
• Broad and varied role with genuine ownership
• Opportunity to support a growing business during an exciting period of development
• Potential for the assignment to be extended beyond the initial term
• Competitive salary with some flexibility for the right individual
• Free on‑site parking