Summary: The Assistant Accountant role at a manufacturing business in Banbury involves managing financial tasks such as preparing management accounts, overseeing accounts payable and receivable, and supporting month-end processes. This position is a six-month fixed-term contract with a focus on financial accuracy and collaboration with senior management. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in finance, particularly within the manufacturing or FMCG sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing management accounts and ensuring financial accuracy up to trial balance.
• Overseeing the accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions.
• Managing bank reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments.
• Supporting month-end close processes and liaising with the group finance team.
• Handling general ledger reconciliations and assisting with financial reporting.
• Working closely with senior management to provide financial insights.

Key Skills:

• QBE or AAT Qualified with experience in a similar role.
• Manufacturing or FMCG industry experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of trial balance and management accounts preparation.
• Hands-on experience in AP, AR, and general finance functions.
• Previous exposure to a group finance structure is advantageous.
• Proficiency in accounting software and strong Excel skills.

Salary (Rate): 40000

City: Banbury

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance