Assistant Accountant

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.