Interim Assistant Accountant - Audit Support

Are you an experienced Assistant Accountant with a strong track record of supporting external audits? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where managing heavy workloads and delivering to tight deadlines is essential? Are you available at short notice and looking for an interim opportunity where you can make an immediate impact?

Robertson Bell are supporting a Not-for-Profit organisation to recruit an Interim Assistant Accountant for an initial 3-6 month contract.

Joining a busy finance team during a particularly demanding period, this role will provide additional capacity to support the interim audit and preparations for the next financial year-end.

The key responsibilities include:

• Preparing audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Collating financial information and evidence requested by external auditors.
• Responding promptly and accurately to audit queries.
• Supporting the successful delivery of the interim audit and preparations for year-end.
• Managing competing priorities and delivering a high volume of work to demanding deadlines.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Accountant who enjoys working in a high-energy environment and can make an immediate contribution to a busy finance team.

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience supporting external audits, including preparing audit schedules and responding to auditor queries.
• Part-qualified status (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) as a minimum.
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work at speed, manage a substantial workload and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the confidence to hit the ground running with minimal supervision.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.