Assistant Accountant

  • Matchtech
  • Yeovil, Somerset
  • Apr 20, 2026
Contractor Accounting

Job Description


Our client, a prominent player within the defence industry, is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant on a contract basis. This involves supporting daily tasks, performing key month-end activities, budgeting, and reporting processes, ensuring deadlines are met with high accuracy.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure costs are analysed and accruals posted for accurate and timely monthly actual reporting
  • Support the business in ensuring cost allocation to the correct cost elements/functional cost centres
  • Work with Business Partners to support daily business requests and queries
  • Contribute to the timely delivery of the annual operating cost budget and forecasts
  • Support the external audit process where required, particularly with audit preparation and evidence gathering
  • Document processes to aid the reduction of single point failures and allow for holiday cover
  • Support the reporting role to develop more efficient processes, especially in budgeting
  • Identify and communicate any cost risks and opportunities throughout the year to assist in accurate forecasting
  • Communicate effectively across all business functions and resolve queries as required
  • Undertake additional duties as needed to support the Industrial Performance and Operations team


Job Requirements:

  • AAT qualified or part-qualified professional accountancy qualification (e.g., CIMA)
  • Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail/accuracy
  • Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system is advantageous


Benefits:

  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team
  • Chance to engage with a range of interesting projects
  • Professional development opportunities within the finance sector


If you are an experienced Assistant Accountant looking for a contract role that offers both challenge and reward, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team.