Assistant Accountant

Robert Walters UK; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the luxury sector is looking for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This full-time role, based in Watford, involves maintaining financial records and assisting with accounting tasks. The successful candidate will work in a supportive environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Exposure to a wide range of accounting responsibilities

Permanent full-time position

Qualifications

• Experience in Assistant Accountant or Accounts Assistant role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Handle double-entry bookkeeping across all ledgers.
• Assist with purchase and sales ledger activities.
• Prepare VAT returns and support month-end tasks.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Manual data entry

Tools

SAP

Job description

This role is a fulltime office based role ideal for someone with strong bookkeeping knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive approach to financial tasks. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting both purchase and sales ledger functions, and assisting with monthly and year-end financial processes.

The Role:

This role is ideal for someone with strong bookkeeping knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive approach to financial tasks. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting both purchase and sales ledger functions, and assisting with monthly and year-end financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle double-entry bookkeeping across all ledgers
• Perform manual inputs for invoices, journals, and corrections where required
• Assist with purchase and sales ledger activities
• Reconcile supplier statements and manage payment runs
• Raise sales invoices and manage basic credit control
• Process employee expenses and handle business credit card reconciliations
• Support bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist in preparing VAT returns and CIS deduction statements for review and submission
• Help with month-end tasks including journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Ensure all data is accurately recorded and compliant with internal controls
• Support internal queries and liaise with suppliers or clients where necessary

Requirements:

• Experience in a similar Assistant Accountant or Accounts Assistant role
• Strong knowledge of double-entry and bookkeeping principles
• Confident handling manual data entry and reconciliations
• Working knowledge of SAP (preferred, but training can be provided)
• Excellent attention to detail, with a proactive and professional attitude
• Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise effectively
• Comfortable working full-time in the office, Monday to Friday

What They Offer:

• A permanent full-time position within a highly regarded brand
• Salary up to £40,000, depending on experience
• Exposure to a wide range of accounting responsibilities
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to contribute and grow
• Based full-time at our office with structured working hours (9am – 5:30pm)

About The Company:

They are a leading name in the luxury sector, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, and client service. They work with both private clients and commercial partners across the UK and globally. As their business continues to grow, they are looking for an experienced and detail-focused Assistant Accountant to join a finance team and support the Financial Controller with core accounting functions.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates