Assistant Accountant | Maternity Cover (12-Month FTC) | Watford
Up to £37,500 per annum (DOE) | ASAP start | 12-month fixed-term contract
Office-based, Watford
Looking to build your career in finance within a global, fast-moving business? This could be the role for you.
What you'll be doing:
Month-End & Reporting
- Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts
- Post journals (accruals, prepayments, FX adjustments)
- Perform and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare supporting schedules for reporting and analysis
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Process supplier invoices and employee expenses accurately and on time
- Reconcile AP/AR ledgers across UK and Dutch entities
Financial Controls & Compliance
- Maintain and update the fixed asset register
- Assist with VAT preparation for the UK, Netherlands and Germany
Business & Operational Support
- Provide financial information and analysis to the Financial Accountant
- Support budgeting and forecasting with data entry and reconciliations
What you'll bring:
- AAT qualified, or studying towards ACCA/CIMA (study support available)
- 2–3 years' experience in an accounting role (AP/AR or general ledger)
- Good understanding of double-entry, journals and reconciliations
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups)
Sound like you? Please apply by sending your CV with salary and notice period details.
This role is based full-time from our Watford office.
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