Job Title:
Interim Assistant Accountant
Location:
Watford - 5 days a week in the office
Salary: £32,000
Contract Length:
12 Months - Maternity Cover
Qualification:
AAT fully qualified, part qualified ACCA or CIMA or Qualified by experience.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced
Interim Assistant Accountant
for a 12 month contract based in
Watford
. This role is suited for a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Assistant with strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, multi-currency bank reconciliations, and experience using SAGE 200. It is ideal for someone comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, handling a wide range of finance tasks including VAT returns, intercompany transactions, and fixed asset management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Bank Reconciliation & Cashbook Management
: Daily updating of cashbooks across multiple currencies and reconciling bank statements.
* Accounts Payable (AP) Processing
: Processing purchase invoices, matching with POs, verifying VAT, and maintaining AP ledgers and reports.
* Invoice & Document Management
: Inputting and coding invoices/credits into SAGE 200, ensuring proper authorisation, and archiving/scanning documentation.
* Payment Processing
: Preparing weekly payment runs, uploading payments to online banking, and posting/allocating payments daily.
* Reporting & Month-End Tasks
: Assisting with VAT returns, maintaining fixed asset register, managing recurring/monthly journals, and running month-end reports.
* Intercompany & Subsidiary Support
: Issuing intercompany invoices, uploading documentation for German subsidiaries, and assisting with credit notes.
* Communication & Admin
: Liaising with suppliers, chasing internal approvals, processing staff credit card expenses, and supporting ad-hoc finance/operations tasks.
Personal Experience:
* Minimum 3 years including financial accounting and preferably with some experience in a firm of chartered accountants.
* Experience in using SAGE 200 or equivalent accounting package
* Experience in using ERP system and Excel
* Working to strict deadlines, attention to detail and ability to work with other members of the team.