Assistant Accountant - 6 Month Contract

Assistant Accountant | 6-Month Contract | Immediate Start

Location: Near Huntingdon

Duration: 6-Month Contract

Hours: 40 Hours per Week

Working Arrangement: Fully Site-Based

Start Date: ASAP

Our client, a successful and growing manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated finance professional to gain exposure to a varied accounting role within an international business environment.

Working closely with the wider finance team, you'll play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and helping to maintain efficient financial processes across multiple business entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, reconciliations, credit notes and credit control.
• Processing purchase ledger invoices, employee expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Posting and allocating cash receipts and payments.
• Completing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Assisting with month-end activities, including accruals, prepayments and depreciation journals.
• Supporting balance sheet reconciliations and audit-ready documentation.
• Assisting with stock valuation and stock variance analysis.
• Supporting overseas entities with financial reporting activities.
• Processing and reconciling intercompany transactions.
• Producing management information and performance reports.
• Supporting ad hoc finance projects and business improvement initiatives.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• A minimum of two years' recent finance experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• AAT Level 3 qualification or above.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-focused approach.

What's in It for You?

• Immediate start opportunity.
• Join a well-established and innovative business.
• Broad and varied accounting responsibilities.
• Exposure to international operations and business partnering activities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact during a key period for the business.

If you're an experienced finance professional available at short notice and looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration.

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