Our client, a prominent player within the defence industry, is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant on a contract basis. This involves supporting daily tasks, performing key month-end activities, budgeting, and reporting processes, ensuring deadlines are met with high accuracy.

• Ensure costs are analysed and accruals posted for accurate and timely monthly actual reporting
• Support the business in ensuring cost allocation to the correct cost elements/functional cost centres
• Work with Business Partners to support daily business requests and queries
• Contribute to the timely delivery of the annual operating cost budget and forecasts
• Support the external audit process where required, particularly with audit preparation and evidence gathering
• Document processes to aid the reduction of single point failures and allow for holiday cover
• Support the reporting role to develop more efficient processes, especially in budgeting
• Identify and communicate any cost risks and opportunities throughout the year to assist in accurate forecasting
• Communicate effectively across all business functions and resolve queries as required
• Undertake additional duties as needed to support the Industrial Performance and Operations team

• AAT qualified or part-qualified professional accountancy qualification (e.g., CIMA)
• Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail/accuracy
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system is advantageous

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team
• Chance to engage with a range of interesting projects
• Professional development opportunities within the finance sector

If you are an experienced Assistant Accountant looking for a contract role that offers both challenge and reward, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team.