Interim Assistant Financial Accountant

Interim Assistant Financial Accountant
Leicestershire (Hybrid)
Contract: 9 - 12 month contract
Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours

We're looking for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join a busy finance team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to support the production of accurate financial information while gaining exposure to a fast-paced, evolving business. You'll play a key role in month-end accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, cash management and financial reporting, while also having the opportunity to get involved in systems improvements and business transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Banking & Cash Management

Process daily cashbook receipts and payments, including Direct Debits.
Investigate and resolve outstanding cashbook items.
Complete monthly bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts and currencies.
Set up payroll payments.
Allocate customer cash receipts accurately against outstanding invoices.

Month-End Accounting

Support the month-end close process.
Post journals including accruals, prepayments, payroll and depreciation.
Monitor and resolve finance system interface issues.
Analyse overhead expenditure and investigate variances.
Maintain the Fixed Asset Register.
Prepare and reconcile intercompany balances.
Complete balance sheet reconciliations.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Prepare VAT reports and journals.
Provide information and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
Ensure financial records are accurate and compliant with reporting requirements.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

Support finance transformation and systems integration projects.
Assist with ad hoc finance projects and process improvements.
Contribute to improving controls and reporting efficiency within the finance function.

We're looking for someone who has:

Experience in an Assistant Financial Accountant or similar finance role.
Strong month-end accounting knowledge.
Experience posting journals, bank transactions and completing bank reconciliations.
Balance sheet reconciliation experience.
Good Excel skills.
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication skills with the confidence to build relationships across the business.
Desirable
AAT qualified or currently studying AAT.
Studying towards ACCA or ACA