Assistant Accountant in Peterborough
Posted by The Collective Network Limited
£30,000 – £35,000 a year
Peterborough · Contract
Location: Peterborough
Salary: Up to £35,000
Contract: 12 Month FTC
We’re working with a successful and growing business to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Working within the Financial Reporting team, you’ll support month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, VAT, fixed assets and wider financial reporting activities.
What You’ll Be Doing- Support monthly, quarterly and year-end close.
- Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and reclassifications.
- Complete bank, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations.
- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation.
- Support banking, payments and cash management.
- Prepare VAT returns and maintain supporting records.
- Support audit requirements and financial reporting.
- Help improve finance processes, controls and reporting.
We’re looking for someone with experience in an Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant or similar role.
You’ll ideally have:
- Experience supporting month-end and reconciliations.
- Good understanding of journals, accruals and prepayments.
- VAT and fixed asset experience.
- Strong Excel and ERP system skills.
- Good attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- AAT or progress towards a professional qualification would be advantageous.
A broad 12-month opportunity offering exposure across financial reporting, month-end, VAT, reconciliations and wider finance operations within an established finance team.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.