Accounts Assistant

Description

Maternity Cover - Assistant Management Accountant based in Rugby

Full-Time 5 Days Office-Based Near Coventry 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

We are working with a well-established and growing organisation seeking a hands-on Assistant Management Accountant to join the team on a maternity cover contract.

This is a heavily transactional, all-round finance role suited to someone who enjoys being in the detail while also supporting month-end and management reporting. You will be an integral part of a small, collaborative finance team and will need to be comfortable rolling up your sleeves.

The Role

This is not a siloed position - you will cover the full finance function across transactional processing and month-end support.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Purchase ledger & sales ledger management

- Bank reconciliations and cash allocation

- Payment runs

- Credit control support

- VAT returns

- Assisting with month-end journals, accruals and prepayments

- Balance sheet reconciliations

- Supporting production of monthly management accounts

- Assisting with audit preparation

About You

- Previous experience in an all-round finance role

- Strong transactional grounding (AP/AR essential)

- Comfortable supporting month-end processes

- Highly organised with strong attention to detail

- Proactive and able to work independently

- AAT qualified or studying (ACCA/CIMA) desirable but not essential

The Offer

12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover)

5 days per week office-based

Stable, supportive team environment

Opportunity to gain broad exposure across finance

This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work, and wants to play a key role in keeping the finance function running smoothly.

You must be immediately available or on a short notice to be considered

Ad ID: 5418206013