Interim Assistant Financial Accountant

Interim Assistant Financial AccountantLeicestershire (Hybrid) Contract: 9 - 12 month contractHours: Monday to Friday 40 hoursWe're looking for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join a busy finance team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to support the production of accurate financial information while gaining exposure to a fast-paced, evolving business. You'll play a key role in month-end accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, cash management and financial reporting, while also having the opportunity to get involved in systems improvements and business transformation projects. Key Responsibilities:Banking & Cash Management

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• Process daily cashbook receipts and payments, including Direct Debits.
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• Investigate and resolve outstanding cashbook items.
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• Complete monthly bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts and currencies.
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• Set up payroll payments.
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• Allocate customer cash receipts accurately against outstanding invoices.
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Month-End Accounting

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• Support the month-end close process.
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• Post journals including accruals, prepayments, payroll and depreciation.
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• Monitor and resolve finance system interface issues.
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• Analyse overhead expenditure and investigate variances.
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• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register.
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• Prepare and reconcile intercompany balances.
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• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
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Financial Reporting & Compliance

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• Prepare VAT reports and journals.
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• Provide information and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
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• Ensure financial records are accurate and compliant with reporting requirements.
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Projects & Continuous Improvement

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• Support finance transformation and systems integration projects.
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• Assist with ad hoc finance projects and process improvements.
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• Contribute to improving controls and reporting efficiency within the finance function.
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We're looking for someone who has:

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• Experience in an Assistant Financial Accountant or similar finance role.
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• Strong month-end accounting knowledge.
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• Experience posting journals, bank transactions and completing bank reconciliations.
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• Balance sheet reconciliation experience.
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• Good Excel skills.
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• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
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• Strong communication skills with the confidence to build relationships across the business.
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• Desirable
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• AAT qualified or currently studying AAT.
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• Studying towards ACCA or ACA.
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