Assistant Accountant

Think Specialist Recruitment; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment firm is looking for an Assistant Accountant for a 6-month contract in Watford. This role offers real responsibility and variety, supporting finance activities such as invoice processing and reconciliations. Ideal candidates will have some finance experience and be comfortable communicating across teams. The position also allows hybrid working options post-training.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance with an understanding of accounting principles.
• Skilled in managing time and organization effectively.
• Ability to communicate confidently with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and support day-to-day finance activities.
• Conduct bank, AP & AR reconciliations and ensure cost-centre accuracy.
• Assist with UK VAT and taxation tasks.

Skills

Basic accounting principles

Time management

Communication

Proficient with accounting software

Excel

Education

Finance degree or AAT/ACCA/CIMA study

Job description

Overview

Think Accountancy & Finance are excited to be partnering with a visionary and innovative UK business who are part of a global group, to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential of a permanent role thereafter. You will be joining a small and friendly UK team, while working closely with an established finance function based overseas, perfect for someone who enjoys variety, pace and owning their work. The ideal candidate would be someone who understands basic accounting principles, is comfortable in a fast-paced environment and had is a confident communicator. In return you will gain valuable experience across a variety of areas in a fantastic business. You will have the option to hybrid work, after full training.

Why this role?

• Real responsibility from day one, with support from a UK Accountant and opportunity to work with a global team
• Fast-moving environment with plenty to get stuck into
• A great fit for someone with a couple of years\' experience who is ready to step up or already has this knowledge

What you'll be doing

• Processing invoices and supporting day-to-day finance activity (high volume)
• Bank, AP & AR reconciliations and cost-centre accuracy
• Assisting with UK VAT, expense reports, and taxation
• Working with online orders and sales platforms
• Supporting cross functional teams with financial data and reporting
• Liaising daily with the offshore finance team, to keep everything running smoothly

About you

• Finance experience with solid basics in accounting principles
• Exceptional time management and organisation
• Logical, process driven and comfortable using your own initiative
• Confident communicator, including with overseas teams
• Proficient with accounting software and Excel; AAT/ACCA/CIMA study or a finance degree is a plus (not essential)

Location: Watford area (local candidates encouraged to apply).