Assistant Accountant - 6-12 month contract
Location: Huntingdon (On-site)
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 + 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.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain daily and monthly cash‑flow forecasts
* Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including trial balance, profit & loss, balance sheet and 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
About You
* 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 and VLOOKUPs)
What's on Offer
* 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 imminently.
#J-18808-Ljbffr