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Assistant Finance Accountant (Mat cover)

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Okehampton, Devon

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Assistant Financial Accountant to join a manufacturing finance team on a 12 month, fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and month-end reports. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in finance and accounting software to contribute to the organisation’s financial health and growth. The position involves working closely with various departments to support accurate financial reporting and analysis, utilising industry-standard tools such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, PeopleSoft, and other accounting software.

Responsibilities

  * Supporting the full month-end close, including journals and reporting

  * Producing accounts, variance analysis, and performance packs

  * Delivering timely financial insights and KPI reporting

  * Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis

  * Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset registers

  * Assisting with audits, controls, compliance, and process improvements

Experience

  * Previous accounts experience.

  * AAT qualification.

  * Highly confident and experienced with using accounting systems and Microsoft excel.

  * Good communicator, able to engage others and build collaborative relationships easily

  * Manufacturing or FMCG experience (desirable)

  * Strong knowledge of month-end, forecasting, and financial controls

  * Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills

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