Assistant Accountant

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A growing engineering and manufacturing business based in Cornwall is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join its finance team on a temporary basis.

The organisation is undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation, with a strong focus on improving processes, developing systems and strengthening its finance function.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that can offer exposure across a broad range of finance activities.

Your new roleWorking closely with the Finance Manager and Management Accountant, you will support the day-to-day running of the finance function whilst gaining exposure to wider accounting responsibilities.Key duties will include:

Purchase Ledger processing and supplier management
Bank reconciliations
Credit control support
Accruals and prepayments
Assisting with management accounts preparation
Budget monitoring and reporting
Month-end accounting activities
Supporting project accounting processes
Financial reporting and analysis
Assisting with finance process improvements and systems developmentsThis role offers significantly more exposure than a traditional Accounts Assistant position and would suit someone looking to bridge the gap between transactional finance and management accounting.
What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:

AAT Level 4 qualification or be actively studying towards AAT
Previous experience within an Assistant Accountant, Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant role
Experience with purchase ledger and bank reconciliations
Knowledge of accruals and prepayments
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Good working knowledge of Excel
A proactive approach and willingness to learn
The ability to adapt within a growing and changing business environmentExperience supporting management accounts or working within an engineering, manufacturing or project-led environment would be advantageous.What you'll get in return

Competitive hourly rate
Hybrid working opportunities
Exposure to management accounting and project accounting
Opportunity to work closely with senior finance stakeholders
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Valuable experience within a growing engineering business
Potential for longer-term opportunities for the right candidateWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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