Job Description

Assistant Accountant - 6-12 month contract

Location: Huntingdon (On-site)

Salary: £32k - £38k + 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, 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

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 start work at short notice

For further information, please contact Kul Mahal on (phone number removed) or email,

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