Assistant Accountant

TipTopJob; Watford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable wholesaler and importer based in Watford is seeking an Assistant Accountant. The role involves maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and supporting the finance team. Ideal candidates should possess strong financial knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to analyze data for strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of financial principles across all areas.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively.
• Experience in data mining and delivering actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and perform data entry.
• Highlight and investigate variances in financials.
• Reconcile bank accounts and prepare reports.

Skills

Financial technical knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Job description

Assistant Accountant, Wholesaler FMCG, Watford

35k

This is an exceptional opportunity to join the accounting team of a wholesaler and importer of authentic food products based in the area of Watford. Their products are imported from all over Europe and are known for their quality and genuineness.

The Assistant Accountant will work closely with the Finance Director, providing general financial support and preparing reports such as daily, weekly, and monthly reports, managing cost control, and supporting sales tasks, as well as maintaining relationships with clients.

Job Description

• Maintaining accurate financial records and performing general data entry.
• Highlighting and investigating variances
• Reconciling bank accounts and balance sheets to ensure financial accuracy
• Supplier statements
• Reconciliation of daily taking for all operational units, investigating and highlighting variances
• Assisting the management accountant with month-end closing procedures, including accruals and prepayments
• On account charges, approval and cross:charging
• Maximising purchasing compliance
• Completion of all reconciliations to month-end deadlines
• Ensure minimal outstanding queries
• Support with ad hoc analysis as required

Ideal Candidate

• Financial technical knowledge covering all areas of Finance.
• A good understanding of commercial aspects.
• Good communicator, with an ability to influence both internally and externally.
• Can mine data and, with the outputs, be able to deliver fast action through both finance and cross-functional teams.