Interim Assistant Financial Accountant

Interim 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.