Interim Assistant Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance professional to join a growing, fast-paced manufacturing business during a period of transition. This is a broad and varied role within a small team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while supporting month-end reporting, cash flow management and business operations. Part-time and full-time applications are both welcome.
This position would suit an experienced Assistant Accountant, Senior Bookkeeper, or Assistant Management Accountant who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and is comfortable getting involved in both transactional finance and management accounting duties.

Your new role
Working closely with senior leadership, you will be responsible for maintaining the smooth running of the finance function while providing accurate and timely financial information to support decision-making across the business.
Key responsibilities will include:

Producing monthly management accounts, including profit and loss and balance sheet reporting
Managing month-end close processes
Posting journals, accruals, prepayments and depreciation
Performing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining robust financial controls
Managing stock reconciliations and supporting stock margin analysis
Preparing and maintaining weekly cash flow forecasts
Processing and overseeing supplier payments
Supporting purchase and sales ledger activities
Producing customer statements and carrying out credit control activities via email and telephone
Working closely with operational teams to ensure accurate financial and stock information
Supporting continued use of ERP and accounting systems to maintain data quality and reporting accuracy
Providing ad hoc financial support and analysis for senior stakeholdersThis is a genuinely hands-on role and would suit someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and getting involved in all aspects of finance within a smaller business environment.

What we're looking for

Experience across Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger
Month-end accounting experience
Confident preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
Experience producing management accounts and cash flow reporting
Knowledge of Xero would be highly advantageous
Knowledge of
Strong Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems and ERP platforms (Unleashed experience would be advantageous)
Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG, stock-led or product-based environments
Ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal supervision
A proactive, self-starting approach with excellent attention to detail
Strong communication skills and confidence building relationships across the business
AAT Qualified or CIMA Part qual desirable (QBE also considered)
What's on offer?

Immediate start available
Planned handover with the current post holder
Broad and varied role with genuine ownership
Opportunity to support a growing business during an exciting period of development
Potential for the assignment to be extended beyond the initial term
Competitive salary with some flexibility for the right individual
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