Assistant Accountant

One to One Personnel; Watford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable personnel agency is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a leading industry name in Watford. Applicants should possess AAT qualification or be part qualified ACCA/CIMA, with a minimum of 3 years UK work experience. This opportunity offers a salary between £32,000 to £36,000, 25 days of annual leave, and a workplace pension scheme among other perks. Join a dynamic team and contribute to financial excellence.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Workplace Pension Scheme

60% Discount on E-commerce products

Annual pay review

Statutory sick pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of UK based work experience.
• Experience in a firm of chartered accountants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check bank statements and update the cashbook.
• Process purchase/bought ledger invoices.
• Post and analyse invoices/credits on SAGE 200.
• Prepare weekly payment runs and cash flow.

Skills

Financial accounting

SAGE 200

ERP Systems

Excel (VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables)

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

AAT qualification or part qualified ACCA/CIMA

Tools

SAGE 200

Excel

Job description

Assistant Accountant

Watford £32,000 to £36,000 Mon-Fri Office Based 9:00-17:30

You must be - AAT fully qualified or part qualified ACCA or CIMA and have at least 3 years UK based work experience.

Take Your Accounts Career to the Next Level! Are you an experienced Assistant Accountant ready to take the next step in your career? A dynamic opportunity awaits you at a well-established organisation, part of a prestigious group with globally recognised brands.

One to One Personnel is proud to partner with a leading name in the industry and are currently seeking a highly organised, detail oriented Accounts Assistant to join their Vera Wang & Juicy Couture team in Watford.

What You ll Need To Be Considered

• Minimum 3 years including financial accounting and preferably with some experience in a firm of chartered accountants
• Experience in using SAGE 200 or equivalent accounting package
• Experience in using ERP System, Excel (minimum VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables)
• Experience in working to strict deadlines, attention to detail and ability to work with other members of the team

Roles and Responsibilities

• Checking bank statements and updating the cashbook for all currencies (daily).
• Processing purchase/bought ledger invoices
• Retrieving information from supplier portals/emails
• Posting/analysis/inputting of invoices/credits on to SAGE 200 including coding to trial balance accounts
• Checking VAT amounts charged
• Maintaining AP ledgers, AP spreadsheets and reports
• Ensuring documents are authorised as per company procedures including chasing other members of staff for approval
• Maintaining nominal ledger
• Managing recurring and monthly journals
• Ensuring the purchase invoices tie up with purchase orders/GRN's
• Preparing weekly payment runs/weekly cash flow
• Uploading payments on the bank s net banking system
• Posting and allocating payments received and sent on a daily basis
• Checking purchase/bought ledger statements
• Communicating with suppliers by phone or email
• Archiving accounts documents as per company procedure, including scanning AP documentation onto SAGE 200
• Assisting with preparing the VAT
• Processing staff credit card expenses and analysis
• Assisting with raising customer credit notes
• Uploading invoices/credit notes in the portal for the German subsidiary companies.
• Maintaining/updating the fixed assets register
• Issuing intercompany invoices or debit notes
• Carrying out the month-end procedure on STYLEman ERP system (i.e. Debtors Report/Stock report.)
• Carrying out ad-hoc reporting and finance or operations related tasks

What s in It for You?

• £32,00 to £36,000 (depending on qualifications & experience)
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional days holiday between Christmas and New Year if the Directors decide to close the business
• Standard working hours 9 to 5:30 - 30 min lunch = 40 hours a week
• 1-day WFH after probation and training at the company s sole discretion (non-contractual)
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• 60% Discount on our products that we have on Ecommerce
• Sample sales 2+ times a year
• Short Leave with pre-approval from Line Manager to take up to 2 hours off without deduction from holiday allowance
• Statutory sick pay
• Annual pay review and/or bonus at the Directors discretion

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you're an accounts professional looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced, forward thinking environment, we d love to hear from you. Step into a role where your contributions matter and your growth is supported.

Apply now and help us drive financial excellence forward - get in touch with Louise at One to One Personnel or send your CV.