At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage finance processes, support payroll, and assist with month-end reporting.
- Company: Dynamic Hertfordshire-based organisation with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and broad exposure across finance.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and collaboration with internal teams.
- Why this job: Join a growing business and develop your finance skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: AAT qualified or relevant experience in finance, with strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
Sheridan Maine is currently working in partnership with a dynamic and growing Hertfordshire-based organisation to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive finance professional to take ownership of key transactional finance processes while playing a pivotal role in month-end reporting, payroll, and continuous process improvement. This position offers exposure across all areas of finance operations, making it ideal for someone looking to broaden their experience and develop within a supportive and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant
- Manage accounts receivable processes, including invoice processing, credit control support, and aged debtor reporting
- Handle accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, payment runs, and supplier statement reconciliations
- Support payroll processing on a monthly basis, ensuring accuracy of employee payments and data maintenance
- Assist with statutory payroll requirements including PAYE, NI, pensions, and year-end reporting
- Support month-end close processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
- Reconcile key balance sheet accounts, including bank, sales, and purchase ledgers
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure strong audit trails are in place
- Support VAT returns and ensure correct tax treatment of transactions
- Assist with the use and maintenance of finance systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity
- Support internal controls and compliance with accounting standards and company policies
- Work collaboratively with internal teams to resolve financial queries and support business operations
- Provide ad-hoc financial information and reporting to support management decision-making
The successful Assistant Accountant
- AAT qualified (or working towards) or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience in a finance or accounting role with exposure to transactional finance
- Strong understanding of core finance processes including AP, AR and reconciliations
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Proactive, adaptable and willing to support a busy finance team
What’s on Offer
A great opportunity to join a growing business where you'll gain broad exposure across finance and develop your skills within a supportive team environment. You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
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