Interim Assistant Accountant

• Locations

  Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

• Salary

  Negotiable

• Sector

  Finance, Procurement & Legal, Operations/Transactional Finance, Part Qualified Accounts

• Type

  Contract / Interim

Interim Assistant Accountant

Morgan Hunt are working with a Council in Hertfordshire who are looking to recruit an Interim Assistant Accountant. This is an 8 month contract role paying up to £20 p/hour. This role will require 2-3 days p/week in the office.

Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant:

• Budget and Financial Management: Assist in preparing and monitoring revenue and capital budgets, final accounts, financial analysis, and project work for allocated service areas.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and complete CIPFA, government, and other financial returns.
• Income Maximisation: Provide data on grants, fees, charges, and other income, ensuring effective financial planning and resource allocation.
• Account Management: Maintain allocated accounts for accurate preparation and presentation in the Council’s Statement of Accounts, ensuring compliance and external audit readiness.
• Project Work: Participate in specific projects and multi-disciplinary working groups as directed by the Team Leader or Accountant.

Previous Skills and Experience of the Assistant Accountant:

• Experience within a council or other public sector organisations.
• Part-qualified or actively studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA) with a strong understanding of financial management principles.
• Excellent IT, communication, literacy and numeracy skills.

Interviews and start date ASAP so please apply NOW if interested or send your CV directly

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.