Assistant Accountant - 6 month Fixed Term Contract

Interaction Recruitment Group; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a 6-month on-site contract in Huntingdon. The role focuses on supporting the finance function, cashflow forecasting, and monthly management accounts.

The successful candidate will contribute to process improvements and work closely with management accounting to deliver accurate financial reporting. Requirements include 3+ years in a similar role (manufacturing preferred), AAT/CIMA part qualification or studying, and strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role within manufacturing 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 ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proactive, self-motivated and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily and monthly cashflow forecasts.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts including Trial Balance, Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and variance analysis with commentary.
• Reconcile control accounts and post accruals, prepayments, and other journals.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process depreciation; support budgeting and monthly cost reporting.
• Assist with year-end processes, financial analysis and VAT return preparation.
• Calculate product gross margins and contribute to development of financial systems and internal controls.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional communication

Attention to detail

Pivot tables

Education

AAT/CIMA part-qualified

Job description

Overview

Reference

0000059442

Salary

£35,000 - £38,000/annum

Salary: £32k - £38k + Benefits (Depending on Experience)

Job Location

- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Cambridgeshire -- Huntingdon

Job Type

Contract

Posted

05 August 2026

Assistant Accountant - 6 month contract

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