Location: Watford – Office based
Salary: Up to £37,500 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Start Date: ASAP
A well-established international business with a portfolio of recognised global clothing brands is seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join its finance team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT-qualified accountant or someone studying towards ACCA or CIMA to gain exposure to international finance operations, working across both UK and European entities. You'll play a key role in supporting month-end reporting, reconciliations, transactional finance and financial controls, while developing your technical accounting skills within a collaborative and growing finance team.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
- Post journals including accruals, prepayments and foreign exchange adjustments.
- Perform and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepare supporting schedules and analysis for financial reporting.
- Process supplier invoices and employee expenses accurately and efficiently.
- Reconcile AP and AR ledgers across multiple entities.
- Support the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations.
- Maintain and update the fixed asset register.
- Support VAT return preparation across multiple jurisdictions.
- Assist with external audit requests and documentation.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping and adherence to internal controls.
- Provide financial information and analysis to the wider finance team.
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and best practice.
- Assist with ad hoc finance projects across international operations.
About You
We’re looking for an individual who is keen to develop their accounting career and enjoys working in a fast-paced, international environment.
Requirements
- AAT qualified or actively studying towards ACCA or CIMA.
- 2-3 years’ experience within an accounting, finance or ledger-focused role.
- Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, journals and reconciliations.
- Good Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
- Experience using accounting or ERP systems (Sage 200 desirable).
- Exposure to multi-currency accounting would be advantageous.
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Interim Assistant Accountant in Watford employer: JSS
JSS is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture, encouraging collaboration and innovation in the heart of the UK near Bristol. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and the chance to influence strategic decisions in a pivotal role that shapes the future of hospitality revenue management. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and professional development.
