Assistant Accountant (SC Cleared)

Accounts Assistant Start: ASAPDuration: 3-months (extensions likely)Location: hybrid, 2 days per month in Milton Keynes/LondonRate: £250-265 per day (inside IR35)We''re looking for a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to support our finance operations on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, experience in transactional accounting, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.Key Responsibilities- Transaction Processing: Handle requests from operations efficiently, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.- Financial Reporting: Support the preparation of financial and management reports for internal review.- Reconciliation andamp; Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial data and transactions.- Collaboration: Partner with senior accountants and finance managers to maintain compliance with financial standards and internal controls.- Ad-hoc Support: Provide assistance with various finance-related projects as required.Essential Skills andamp; Experience- Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance is mandatory.- Experience: Minimum of 2 years'' experience in an accounting or finance position.- Technical Proficiency: Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting systems such as Oracle, QuickBooks, or SAP.- Attention to Detail: Excellent analytical and numerical accuracy.- Communication: Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal. ..... full job details .....