Assistant Accountant

Position: Assistant Accountant (Permanent)
Assistant Accountant

Location:

WD24 4PR

Start Date:

ASAP
Salary: £32,000 – £36,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)

Employment Type:

Permanent, full-time

We are a Group Company with reputable global brands, looking to recruit an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our finance team in Watford.

The Role

This is a hands-on accounting role supporting day-to-day finance operations and month-end processes across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities

* Daily bank reconciliations and multi-currency cashbook updates

* Processing purchase ledger invoices, credits and supplier statements

* Maintaining AP and nominal ledgers, journals and fixed asset register

* Preparing weekly payment runs and cash flow reports

* Uploading and allocating payments via online banking

* Assisting with VAT preparation and month-end procedures

* Processing staff expenses and intercompany transactions

* Liaising with suppliers and internal teams

* Supporting ad-hoc finance reporting and tasks

About You

* AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA / CIMA

* Minimum 3 years’ experience in financial accounting (accountancy practice experience desirable)

* Strong working knowledge of SAGE 200 or similar accounting systems

* Experience with ERP systems and Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables minimum)

* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet strict deadlines

This role offers the opportunity to grow within a dynamic finance team in a well-established international group