At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a finance team to manage key accounting processes and improve financial reporting.
- Company: Established business in Hertford with a supportive and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Salary up to £35,000, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a chance to develop your skills in a friendly team.
- Why this job: Broaden your financial experience and take ownership of important accounting tasks.
- Qualifications: AAT qualified or studying AAT Level 4, with experience in accounts or finance.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Elevate Search is working exclusively with an established business in Hertford to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT qualified accountant or someone currently studying at AAT Level 4 who is looking to broaden their financial accounting experience and take greater ownership of key accounting processes.
The position offers considerably more than purely transactional accounting, with exposure across VAT, general ledger accounting, month end, cash reporting, reconciliations and year end.
Reporting into the finance team, your responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring cash and relevant control accounts are reconciled and balanced at the end of each day
- Preparing and posting general ledger journals
- Completing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating outstanding items
- Supporting the month end close and production of accurate financial information
- Assisting with year end and external audit requirements
- Maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
- Working with the wider finance team to investigate and resolve accounting queries
- Supporting improvements to finance processes, reporting and controls
Requirements:
- AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT Level 4
- Experienced within an accounts or finance team
- Comfortable with double entry bookkeeping and general ledger accounting
- Experienced in preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
- Confident working with Excel and accounting systems
- Able to investigate and resolve reconciliation differences
- A good communicator who enjoys working as part of a finance team
Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience. Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the Hertford office. An opportunity to broaden your financial accounting experience and take ownership of key processes. Supportive finance team with scope to develop your responsibilities as you progress. If you're AAT qualified or currently completing AAT Level 4 and looking for your next step, please apply with your CV for a confidential discussion.
Assistant Accountant / Accounts Payable HYBRID in Hertford employer: Elevate Search Ltd
Elevate Search offers an exceptional work environment for Credit Controllers, fostering a collaborative and dynamic finance team culture. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth, a supportive atmosphere that values strong customer relationships, and the chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced commercial setting. Located in a thriving business hub, this role provides unique advantages for those looking to advance their careers while contributing to the success of a well-established company.
