Temporary Assistant Accountant

Temporary Assistant Accountant - Truro (outskirts) + Hybrid - £32,000 - £35,000 FTE

Trial Balance Consulting are delighted to have been re-engaged by one of our long-standing clients, a specialist manufacturer and services business based on the outskirts of Truro, who seek to recruit an experienced Assistant Accountant to join them on an interim basis. Commencing ASAP, this is a full-time role which can be operated on a hybrid working arrangement to suit the employer and successful candidate.

The role will be supported by a highly experienced Finance Manager and works as part of a small but efficient finance function.

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Accruals and prepayments
• Variance analysis and budget reviews
• Monitor accounts payable function ensuring correct allocation of PO numbers etc.
• Assist colleagues with aged debtor management
• Balance sheet and account reconciliations
• Assist in year-end audit preparations

We’re looking for a candidate with at least 12 months of recently gained experience operating at Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant level, ideally (though not essentially) within a manufacturing setting. The role would be particularly well suited to a recently qualified AAT candidate, or somebody with suitable exposure at QBE level. Strong IT aptitude and good spreadsheet skills are essential, as will be excellent interpersonal skills as the successful candidate will liaise with department heads throughout the business.

The role will commence ASAP.