Assistant Accountant
Location: Huntingdon (Hybrid/On-site)
Salary: £32 - £35k + 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.
Reporting into the 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 cashflow forecasts
* Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including:
o Trial Balance
o Profit & Loss
o Balance Sheet
o 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, 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
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