Assistant Accountant
- Recruiter
- Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
- Location
- Newquay
- Contract
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Not Specified
- Working arrangement
- Hybrid working
- First listed by Ontap
- 7 October 2026
Job description
Temporary Assistant Accountant Cornwall Hybrid Working Available
Looking for a finance role that offers more than just purchase ledger and reconciliations?
A growing and innovative engineering and manufacturing business in Cornwall is seeking a Temporary Assistant Accountant to join its finance team during an exciting period of growth and change. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond transactional processing and gain hands-on exposure to management accounting, project accounting and business partnering activities.
Whether you're studying AAT or looking to build on your finance experience, this role offers the chance to develop valuable skills within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Why you'll want this role Gain exposure to management accounts preparation and month-end reporting Work closely with experienced finance professionals and senior stakeholders Get involved in project accounting and commercial finance activities Hybrid working available Join a business investing in systems, processes and future growth Excellent opportunity to strengthen your CV and develop your career Potential to lead to further
opportunities for the right person
The RoleReporting into the Finance Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the finance function while contributing to wider accounting and reporting responsibilities.Your duties will include:
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to bridge the gap between an Accounts Assistant role and a more commercial Assistant Accountant position.
About YouYou'll ideally have:
Experience within engineering, manufacturing, project-based businesses or management accounts support would be advantageous but is not essential.What's on Offer?
This temporary opportunity is perfect for an ambitious finance professional looking to gain valuable commercial accounting experience within a business where they can genuinely make an impact from day one.
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