Maternity Cover Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant (Finance) – Hybrid Working

Location: Huntingdon Area
Job Type: Full-Time | Hybrid
Salary: £27,000 - £33,0000

A well-established and growing organisation within the manufacturing is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team on a 12-14 month maternity cover contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to develop within a dynamic, multi-entity business supporting international operations.  This role will be to start as soon as possible, interviews will be taking place next week and suitable candidates must live within a commutable distance from Huntingdon.

The Role

Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you will support the wider function to ensure accurate and timely financial processing across multiple entities.

This is a varied role offering exposure to credit control, purchase ledger, cash management, and month-end processes, with an emphasis on Bank Reconciliations. 

Key Responsibilities

• Processing financial transactions including invoices, payments and journals
• Performing regular bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate cash records
• Supporting month-end close activities including reporting and reconciliations
• Managing customer accounts including credit control and debt chasing
• Handling supplier invoices, statements and payment runs
• Resolving queries from internal teams, customers and suppliers
• Maintaining accurate and organised financial records
• Assisting with audits and ad hoc finance administration
• Working across multiple systems and group entities as required

About You

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role
• Strong understanding of accounting processes and reconciliations
• Confident using Excel and Microsoft Office
• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
• Proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Hybrid working model
• Company pension contribution
• Private healthcare and additional insurance benefits
• Generous annual leave increasing with service
• Life assurance and company sick pay
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

About the Company

Our client is an established international organisation supplying specialist materials into sectors including science, research and advanced manufacturing. With continued investment and growth, they offer a stable and progressive working environment.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV via the job board.

For more information, contact Kul Mahal at Interaction Recruitment:

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