Location: Huntingdon (On-site)
Salary: £32 - £35k + Benefits
We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing organisation to recruit an Assistant Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative business operating across multiple high-performance industries, offering real scope to develop and make an impact, with potential for a permanent role after the initial contract period.
Reporting into the Senior Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function and contributing to continuous improvement across financial processes.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain daily and monthly cashflow forecasts
Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including:
Trial Balance
Profit & Loss
Balance Sheet
Variance analysis with commentary
Reconcile control accounts
Post accruals, prepayments, and other journals (including sales, cost of sales, and payroll)
Maintain the fixed asset register and process depreciation
Support budgeting processes and monthly cost reporting to department managers
Assist with year-end processes and financial analysis
Conduct financial reporting and ad hoc investigations
Perform daily banking activities and bank reconciliations
Support VAT return preparation (quarterly)
Calculate product gross margins
Contribute to the development of financial systems and internal controls
About You
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within a manufacturing environment
AAT/CIMA part-qualified or actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification
Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally
Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables, SUMIFs, VLOOKUPs)
What’s on Offer
Opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking business
Exposure to a broad finance remit
Support for ongoing professional development
Collaborative and dynamic working environment
Suitable candidates must live in a commutable location and be available to start work imminently.
For further information, please contact Kul Mahal on (phone number removed) or email,
INDFIN
Salary description
£32000.00 - £38000.00 per year