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.