At a Glance
- Tasks: Support finance functions and improve financial processes in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a growing, innovative manufacturing organisation with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development support, and potential for permanent role.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your accounting skills in a fast-paced setting.
- Qualifications: 3 years' experience in accounting, AAT/CIMA part-qualified or studying.
The predicted salary is between 32850 - 40150 £ per year.
Location: Huntingdon (On-site)
Salary: £32k - £38k + Benefits (Depending on Experience)
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 cashflow forecasts
- Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including:
- Trial Balance
- Profit & Loss
- Balance Sheet
- 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 is essential
- 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
Suitable candidates must live in a commutable location and be available to interview and start work at short notice.
For further information, please contact Kul Mahal.
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