Assistant Accountant

Location: Peterborough Salary: Up to £35,000 Contract: 12 Month FTC

The Role

We’re working with a successful and growing business to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Working within the Financial Reporting team, you’ll support month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, VAT, fixed assets and wider financial reporting activities.

What You’ll Be Doing

Support monthly, quarterly and year-end close. Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and reclassifications. Complete bank, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations. Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation. Support banking, payments and cash management. Prepare VAT returns and maintain supporting records. Support audit requirements and financial reporting. Help improve finance processes, controls and reporting.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone with experience in an Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant or similar role.

You’ll ideally have:

Experience supporting month-end and reconciliations. Good understanding of journals, accruals and prepayments. VAT and fixed asset experience. Strong Excel and ERP system skills. Good attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. AAT or progress towards a professional qualification would be advantageous.

Why Consider It?

A broad 12-month opportunity offering exposure across financial reporting, month-end, VAT, reconciliations and wider finance operations within an established finance team