Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant\\nLocation: WD24 4PR\\nStart Date: ASAP\\nSalary: £32,000 – £36,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)\\nEmployment Type: Permanent, full-time\\n\\nWe are a Group Company with reputable global brands, looking to recruit an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our finance team in Watford.\\n\\nThe Role\\n\\nThis is a hands-on accounting role supporting day-to-day finance operations and month-end processes across multiple entities.\\n\\nKey Responsibilities\\n\\n * Daily bank reconciliations and multi-currency cashbook updates\\n\\n * Processing purchase ledger invoices, credits and supplier statements\\n\\n * Maintaining AP and nominal ledgers, journals and fixed asset register\\n\\n * Preparing weekly payment runs and cash flow reports\\n\\n * Uploading and allocating payments via online banking\\n\\n * Assisting with VAT preparation and month-end procedures\\n\\n * Processing staff expenses and intercompany transactions\\n\\n * Liaising with suppliers and internal teams\\n\\n * Supporting ad-hoc finance reporting and tasks\\n\\nAbout You\\n\\n * AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA / CIMA\\n\\n * Minimum 3 years’ experience in financial accounting (accountancy practice experience desirable)\\n\\n * Strong working knowledge of SAGE 200 or similar accounting systems\\n\\n * Experience with ERP systems and Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables minimum)\\n\\n * Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet strict deadlines\\n\\nThis role offers the opportunity to grow within a dynamic finance team in a well-established international group