Our award-winning client, a well-respected business based in Ipswich are looking to recruit an Assistant Financial Accountant on an 8-month Fixed term contract. Key Duties & Responsibilities: To become sufficiently cross trained on processes within the team to provide cover and enhance understanding Undertake activities for the Financial Accounts team to enable the associated SAP Project requirements to be delivered for Group and the UK Business within the required timescales. Being proactive in identifying potential opportunities for improvements to be made within the team as a result of implementing processes to enable the team to be more effective and efficient in meeting business needs. identifying issues within the team that could impact the success of the Project. Maintaining a positive attitude, within the credit control team and across the Financial Accounting team Assisting on any other ad hoc projects as and when required Skills & Experience Required: Knowledgeable in cash forecasting and the treasury & Purchase ledger functions Proficient in using SAP Self-starter who’s able to identify & raise potential issues to the SAP Project manager Able to demonstrate intermediate Excel skills Proactive and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines Strong team player and adaptable to meet workload demands Strong interpersonal, communication, written and analytical skills, attention to detail Part qualified or working towards AAT qualification (desirable)