Interim Assistant Financial Accountant
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  • England,East Midlands,Leicestershire
  • Full Time, Contract
  • £200 - £225 per day
Job Description:
Full job descriptionInterim Assistant Financial Accountant
Leicestershire (Hybrid)
Contract: 9 - 12 month contract
Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours


We’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


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

Month-End Accounting


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

Financial Reporting & Compliance


*Prepare VAT reports and journals.
*Provide information and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
*Ensure financial records are accurate and compliant with reporting requirements.

Projects & Continuous Improvement


*Support finance transformation and systems integration projects.
*Assist with ad hoc finance projects and process improvements.
*Contribute to improving controls and reporting efficiency within the finance function.

We’re looking for someone who has:


*Experience in an Assistant Financial Accountant or similar finance role.
*Strong month-end accounting knowledge.
*Experience posting journals, bank transactions and completing bank reconciliations.
*Balance sheet reconciliation experience.
*Good Excel skills.
*Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
*Strong communication skills with the confidence to build relationships across the business.
*Desirable
*AAT qualified or currently studying AAT.
*Studying towards ACCA or ACA.
Job number 3949121

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Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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