Assistant Accountant

Our client, a prominent player within the defence industry, is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant on a contract basis. This involves supporting daily tasks, performing key month-end activities, budgeting, and reporting processes, ensuring deadlines are met with high accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure costs are analysed and accruals posted for accurate and timely monthly actual reporting
Support the business in ensuring cost allocation to the correct cost elements/functional cost centres
Work with Business Partners to support daily business requests and queries
Contribute to the timely delivery of the annual operating cost budget and forecasts
Support the external audit process where required, particularly with audit preparation and evidence gathering
Document processes to aid the reduction of single point failures and allow for holiday cover
Support the reporting role to develop more efficient processes, especially in budgeting
Identify and communicate any cost risks and opportunities throughout the year to assist in accurate forecasting
Communicate effectively across all business functions and resolve queries as required
Undertake additional duties as needed to support the Industrial Performance and Operations team

Job Requirements:

AAT qualified or part-qualified professional accountancy qualification (e.g., CIMA)
Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail/accuracy
Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system is advantageous

Benefits:

Opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team
Chance to engage with a range of interesting projects
Professional development opportunities within the finance sector
If you are an experienced Assistant Accountant looking for a contract role that offers both challenge and reward, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team