Overview
Reference
0000046766 Salary
£32,000 - £38,000/annum + Benefits Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Cambridgeshire -- Huntingdon Job Type
Permanent Posted
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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
1. Maintain daily and monthly cashflow forecasts
2. Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including:
3. Trial Balance
4. Profit & Loss
5. Balance Sheet
6. Variance analysis with commentary
7. Reconcile control accounts
8. Post accruals, prepayments, and other journals (including sales, cost of sales, and payroll)
9. Maintain the fixed asset register and process depreciation
10. Support budgeting processes and monthly cost reporting to department managers
11. Assist with year-end processes and financial analysis
12. Conduct financial reporting and ad hoc investigations
13. Perform daily banking activities and bank reconciliations
14. Support VAT return preparation (quarterly)
15. Calculate product gross margins
16. Contribute to the development of financial systems and internal controls
About You
17. Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within a manufacturing environment
18. AAT/CIMA part-qualified or actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification
19. Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
20. Confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally
21. Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
22. Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables, SUMIFs, VLOOKUPs)
What’s on Offer
23. Opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking business
24. Exposure to a broad finance remit
25. Support for ongoing professional development
26. Collaborative and dynamic working environment
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