Accounts Assistant

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Accounts Assistant

  • Location: Cambridge
  • Salary: £27000 - £30000 per annum per year
  • Job Type:Temporary

Posted 9 days ago

  • Sector: Accountancy & Finance Recruitment
  • Contact: Jenni Brown
  • Contact Email: jbrown@theonegroup.co.uk
  • Duration: 9 months
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 30 March 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH53361_1740741252

I am looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accounts Assistant to join a small finance team in South Cambridge.

This is a fixed term contract for 9-12 months to cover a period of maternity leave.

You will play a key role in supporting the Financial Controller, Management Accountant and other non-finance department heads with costings, pricing, financial analysis and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing costings and pricing for new and existing products.
  • Support financial reporting, including weekly and monthly results analysis.
  • Maintain and update financial models related to product costs.
  • Work closely with Commercial, NPD, and Finance teams to provide accurate cost data.
  • Ensure financial systems and records are up to date and accurate.
  • Assist with month-end processes, including balance sheet reconciliations and accruals.
  • Support the management accountant with the production of weekly accounts

What we are looking For

  • Experience in a finance/accounting role, ideally within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Excel and financial systems (SAP experience is a plus).
  • Ability to work collaboratively across different departments.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • CIMA/ACCA (studying or working towards) is desirable but not essential.

This role is working on site, Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm.

They have plenty of free on site parking, and they are also easily accessible by bus - with the closest bus stop just a few minutes walk from the office.

If you are interested in joining a fast paced industry and can commit to a fixed term contact for up to 1 year, please get in touch today!