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