Assistant Financial Accountant

Interim Assistant Financial Accountant Location: Peterborough Salary: £40,000 We are partnering with a well established business to recruit an Interim Assistant Financial Accountant to join its Financial Reporting team on a fixed-term basis. This is a broad financial accounting role supporting the month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, banking, VAT, fixed assets and wider financial reporting activity. The role would suit an experienced finance professional with strong attention to detail, who is comfortable working across a range of accounting responsibilities and can hit reporting deadlines in a busy environment. Key Responsibilities Support monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close processes Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments and reclassifications Complete balance sheet, bank and intercompany reconciliations Investigate discrepancies and ensure outstanding items are resolved promptly Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation and assets under construction Support banking, treasury and cash management activities Process and oversee approved payment runs, including international payments and transfers Prepare VAT returns and maintain supporting compliance documentation Support international VAT requirements where required Provide accurate financial information and supporting documentation for audit Work closely with Finance and wider business stakeholders to resolve accounting queries Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting Support the implementation of improved systems, processes and controls About You Previous experience in financial accounting, financial reporting or a similar role Strong experience across month-end, reconciliations and journal preparation Experience preparing VAT returns Confident managing bank reconciliations and online banking/payment processes Good understanding of fixed asset accounting and depreciation Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP systems AAT qualified or studying towards ACA, ACCA or equivalent would be beneficial Highly organised, accurate and able to manage competing priorities The Opportunity A strong opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to join an established Finance function on an interim basis, gaining exposure across financial reporting, treasury, VAT, fixed assets and wider Group accounting