Interim Assistant Accountant – AP Lead & Management Accounts

Trial Balance; Newquay; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Balance Consulting has exclusive engagement with a fast-growing specialist manufacturing business near Newquay to recruit an Interim Assistant Accountant for an immediate start during a busy period. The role is full-time and based at the company HQ.

Responsibilities include ownership of the accounts payable function, supporting monthly management accounts, and collaborating with the finance team to produce timely reports. AAT qualification and strong MS Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with accounts payable processing and supplier invoices.
• Experience preparing management accounts or reports.
• Strong IT aptitude and proficiency with MS accounting products.

Responsibilities

• Take operational ownership of the accounts payable function.
• Code, input and match supplier invoices; oversee regular supplier payment runs.
• Oversee expense claims and monitor aged debt.
• Contribute to monthly management accounts by identifying prepayments & accruals.
• Handle supplier queries and provide AP reporting.
• Collaborate with finance colleagues on accounting projects.

Skills

Accounts payable

Management accounts prep

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Trial Balance Consulting has exclusive engagement with a fast-growing specialist manufacturing business near Newquay to recruit an Interim Assistant Accountant for an immediate start during a busy period. The role is full-time and based at the company HQ.

Responsibilities include ownership of the accounts payable function, supporting monthly management accounts, and collaborating with the finance team to produce timely reports. AAT qualification and strong MS Excel skills are preferred.