Assistant Accountant - 6-12 month contract

Assistant Accountant - 6-12 month contractLocation: Huntingdon (On-site)Salary: £32 - £35k + BenefitsWe 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 forecastsAssist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including: Trial BalanceProfit and LossBalance SheetVariance analysis with commentary Reconcile control accountsPost accruals, prepayments, and other journals (including sales, cost of sales, and payroll)Maintain the fixed asset register and process depreciationSupport budgeting processes and monthly cost reporting to department managersAssist with year-end processes and financial analysisConduct financial reporting and ad hoc investigationsPerform daily banking activities and bank reconciliationsSupport VAT return preparation (quarterly)Calculate product gross marginsContribute to the development of financial systems and internal controls About You Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role, ideally within a ..... full job details .....