Job Description

Interim Assistant Financial Accountant
Leicestershire (Hybrid)
Contract: 9 - 12 month contract
Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours

We're looking for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join a busy finance team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to support the production of accurate financial information while gaining exposure to a fast-paced, evolving business. You'll play a key role in month-end accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, cash management and financial reporting, while also having the opportunity to get involved in systems improvements and business transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Banking & Cash Management

• Process daily cashbook receipts and payments, including Direct Debits.
• Investigate and resolve outstanding cashbook items.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts and currencies.
• Set up payroll payments.
• Allocate customer cash receipts accurately against outstanding invoices.

Month-End Accounting

• Support the month-end close process.
• Post journals including accruals, prepayments, payroll and depreciation.
• Monitor and resolve finance system interface issues.
• Analyse overhead expenditure and investigate variances.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register.
• Prepare and reconcile intercompany balances.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare VAT reports and journals.
• Provide information and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Ensure financial records are accurate and compliant with reporting requirements.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Support finance transformation and systems integration projects.
• Assist with ad hoc finance projects and process improvements.
• Contribute to improving controls and reporting efficiency within the finance function.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience in an Assistant Financial Accountant or similar finance role.
• Strong month-end accounting knowledge.
• Experience posting journals, bank transactions and completing bank reconciliations.
• Balance sheet reconciliation experience.
• Good Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to build relationships across the business.
• Desirable
• AAT qualified or currently studying AAT.
• Studying towards ACCA or ACA.