Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Royston; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Confidential in Royston, Hertfordshire, is seeking an Accounting Assistant for a 9-12 month fixed-term contract. The role offers hybrid working (2 days in office) and a starting salary of £32,000 plus benefits.

You will support month-end close activities, asset registers, VAT postings for Ireland, and intercompany processes within a multi-entity international finance environment. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in accounting, strong Excel (XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot), and experience with

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in accounting or similar role.
• Strong Excel skills including XLOOKUP, SUMIFS and pivot tables.
• Experience with multiple currencies helps.
• Highly organised with attention to detail and proactive approach.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing the month-end close, including journals for fixed assets, accruals, prepayments and intercompany.
• Keeping the fixed asset registers accurate: additions, disposals, depreciation and reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reviewing the Ireland VAT return and posting the related journals.
• Helping the Accounting Manager prepare the statutory accounts.
• Preparing external audit packs and responding to auditor requests within agreed timeframes.
• Preparing SOX audit schedules and supporting the SOX audit team.
• Running the intercompany recharge processes you're allocated.
• Completing monthly analysis of key P&L accounts.
• Documenting and monitoring internal controls and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Tools

Excel

XLOOKUP

SUMIFS

Pivot tables

Job description

Accounts Assistant - 9-12 Month FTC

Royston, Hertfordshire Hybrid (2 days in office)

32,000 + Benfits Allowance

Our client, a highly respected global organisation, is looking for an Accounting Assistant to join its finance team in Royston on a 9-12 month fixed-term contract.

The business has a collaborative, forward-thinking culture and a strong focus on people, development, and inclusion, making it a great place to build your experience in a multi-entity, international finance environment.

The Role

• Managing the month-end close, including journals for fixed assets, accruals, prepayments and intercompany
• Keeping the fixed asset registers accurate: additions, disposals, depreciation and reconciliation to the general ledger
• Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Reviewing the Ireland VAT return and posting the related journals
• Helping the Accounting Manager prepare the statutory accounts
• Preparing external audit packs and responding to auditor requests within agreed timeframes
• Preparing SOX audit schedules and supporting the SOX audit team
• Running the intercompany recharge processes you're allocated
• Completing monthly analysis of key P&L accounts
• Documenting and monitoring internal controls and procedures

About You

• At least 2 years' experience in an accounting environment
• Strong Excel skills, including XLOOKUP, SUMIFS and pivot tables
• Experience of working with multiple currencies
• Highly organised, with a sharp eye for detail and a hands-on approach to digging into transactions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Please note: all successful applicants must have lived in the UK continuously for at least the last 5 years.