Job Title:
Assistant Accountant
Location:
Watford - 5 days a week in the office
Salary: £32,000
Qualification:
AAT fully qualified, part qualified ACCA or CIMA
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced
Assistant Accountant
for our client based in
Watford
. This role will be suited for an ambitious Assistant Accountant looking to develop their skills in day-to-day accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting. It is ideal for someone eager to gain international finance experience and build a strong foundation toward professional qualification. This position offers excellent growth opportunities for those aiming to progress into a more senior finance role.
Key Responsibilities:
* Month-End & Reporting:
Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, post journals (accruals, prepayments, FX adjustments), perform balance sheet reconciliations, and prepare supporting schedules for reporting and analysis.
* Accounts Payable & Receivable:
Process employee expenses accurately and on time, and reconcile AP/AR ledgers
* Financial Controls & Compliance:
Maintain and update the fixed asset register, assist with VAT preparation for UK, Netherlands, and Germany, support audit processes, and help strengthen internal controls and record-keeping.
* Business & Operational Support:
Provide financial information and analysis to the Financial Accountant, support budgeting and forecasting through data entry and reconciliations, contribute to process improvements, and assist with ad hoc projects across UK and Dutch entities.
Personal Experience:
* 1–2 years' experience in an accounting role (AP/AR or general ledger)
* Good understanding of double-entry, journals, and reconciliations
* Strong Excel skills.
* Experience with ERP/accounting systems (Sage200 desirable)
* Multi-currency accounting exposure is an advantage
* Working to strict deadlines, attention to detail and ability to work with other members of the team.
* Ambitious and eager to progress towards qualification