Assistant Financial Accountant

THE COLLECTIVE NETWORK LIMITED; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

THE COLLECTIVE NETWORK LIMITED is seeking an Interim Assistant Financial Accountant in Peterborough to join the financial reporting team on a fixed-term basis. The role covers month-end close, VAT, fixed assets and wider reporting with emphasis on accuracy and deadlines.

The successful candidate will have strong month-end experience, excel skills, and familiarity with ERP systems, and may be AAT qualified or pursuing ACA/ACCA. A robust attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• Strong month-end close, reconciliations and journal preparation.
• Experience preparing VAT returns and dealing with fixed assets.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare and post journals, including accruals and prepayments.
• Complete balance sheet, bank and intercompany reconciliations.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve outstanding items promptly.
• Maintain fixed asset records including additions, disposals and depreciation.
• Support banking, treasury and cash management activities.
• Process and oversee approved payment runs including international payments.
• Prepare VAT returns and support international VAT requirements.
• Provide accounting information for audit and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and controls.

Skills

Excel

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Journal entries

VAT returns

Fixed assets

Banking / online payments

Education

AAT qualification

ACA/ACCA studies

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Interim Assistant Financial Accountant

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £40,000

We are partnering with a well established business to recruit an Interim Assistant Financial Accountant to join its Financial Reporting team on a fixed-term basis.

This is a broad financial accounting role supporting the month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, banking, VAT, fixed assets and wider financial reporting activity.

The role would suit an experienced finance professional with strong attention to detail, who is comfortable working across a range of accounting responsibilities and can hit reporting deadlines in a busy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close processes
• Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments and reclassifications
• Complete balance sheet, bank and intercompany reconciliations
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure outstanding items are resolved promptly
• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation and assets under construction
• Support banking, treasury and cash management activities
• Process and oversee approved payment runs, including international payments and transfers
• Prepare VAT returns and maintain supporting compliance documentation
• Support international VAT requirements where required
• Provide accurate financial information and supporting documentation for audit
• Work closely with Finance and wider business stakeholders to resolve accounting queries
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting
• Support the implementation of improved systems, processes and controls

About You

• Previous experience in financial accounting, financial reporting or a similar role
• Strong experience across month-end, reconciliations and journal preparation
• Experience preparing VAT returns
• Confident managing bank reconciliations and online banking/payment processes
• Good understanding of fixed asset accounting and depreciation
• Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP systems
• AAT qualified or studying towards ACA, ACCA or equivalent would be beneficial
• Highly organised, accurate and able to manage competing priorities

The Opportunity

A strong opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to join an established Finance function on an interim basis, gaining exposure across financial reporting, treasury, VAT, fixed assets and wider Group accounting.