Finance & Treasury Assistant Accountant (Fixed-Term)

Huntress - Maidstone; Norwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntress is recruiting for an Assistant Financial Accountant in Norwich. This is a fixed-term contract until September 2028 with the possibility of extension, on-site full-time in a busy finance team.

The role offers exposure to treasury, reconciliations, financial controls and reporting. Key duties include cash management, month-end processes, balance sheet control and VAT administration, along with payments processing and handling stakeholder queries.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a finance or accounting role.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• Well organised, able to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supporting treasury and financial accounting activities, including cash management and reconciliations.
• Assisting with month-end processes, balance sheet control accounts and financial reporting.
• Supporting VAT administration and ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date.
• Processing payments and maintaining strong financial controls.
• Responding to queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Assisting with process improvements and ad hoc finance projects as required.

Skills

Finance experience

Numerical and analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Huntress is recruiting for an Assistant Financial Accountant in Norwich. This is a fixed-term contract until September 2028 with the possibility of extension, on-site full-time in a busy finance team.

The role offers exposure to treasury, reconciliations, financial controls and reporting. Key duties include cash management, month-end processes, balance sheet control and VAT administration, along with payments processing and handling stakeholder queries.