Assistant Accountant - 6 month Fixed Term Contract

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organisation to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a 6-month, on-site contract in Huntingdon. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business and contribute to core finance activities.

Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant, you will assist with management accounts, cashflow, reconciliations, and cost reporting, with a view to a permanent role after the contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role
• 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, adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables, SUMIFs, VLOOKUPs)

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily and monthly cashflow forecasts
• Assist with monthly management accounts preparation (Trial Balance, P&L, Balance Sheet) and variance analysis
• Reconcile control accounts and post journals (accruals, prepayments, payroll)
• Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation
• Support budgeting and cost reporting to managers
• Assist with year-end processes and financial analysis
• Conduct financial reporting and ad hoc investigations
• Perform daily banking and bank reconciliations
• Support VAT return preparation

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

VLOOKUPs

Education

AAT/CIMA part-qualified

Job description

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

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