The Role

Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Contract - 6-9months

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant or Part-Qualified Accountant to join our client on a 6-month maternity cover contract.

This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills and a solid foundation in management accounting who is looking to gain further experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Prepare the weekly site P&L report, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to stakeholders
Review weekly and monthly overhead spending and report variances against budget and forecast.
Analysis weekly Distribution costs, identifying key drivers of variance against budget and forecast
Issue weekly waste reports and maintain and review obsolete stock provision
Ensure accurate and complete stock valuation on the balance sheet for all locations.
Coordinate and manage quarterly stock count audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments for overhead costs.
Preparation of budgeted and forecasted overhead spends for the sites
Participate in ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as required, contributing to continuous improvement and business support

The Package

Qualifications & Experience:
Minimum two years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within the FMCG industry
Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) is desirable
Strong understanding of management accounting principles
Experience with accruals, prepayments, budgeting, and forecasting
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with stock audits and reconciliations