Assistant Accountant

One to One Personnel; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Assistant Accountant in Watford. The role requires financial skills and 3 years of experience, focusing on tasks like managing invoices and updating ledgers. Enjoy a competitive salary of £30,000 to £32,000, alongside benefits including 25 days annual leave and a workplace pension.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

1-day WFH after probation

60% Discount on products

Statutory sick pay

Annual pay review

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years financial accounting experience.
• Advanced knowledge in Excel (VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables).
• Experience using SAGE 200 or equivalent accounting package.

Responsibilities

• Checking bank statements and updating cashbook.
• Processing purchase/bought ledger invoices.
• Maintaining accounts and filing VAT.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

AAT qualification

CIMA part qualified

Tools

SAGE 200

ERP System

Excel

Job description

Assistant Accountant

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

Take Your Accounts Career to the Next Level! Are you an 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 Assistant Accountant with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to financial accounting.

To be considered you must have a minimum of 3 years financial accounting experience, be fully qualified in AAT or part qualified in CIMA, with advanced knowledge in Excel (VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables) and ERP software. 4 or more years UK based professional experience is required.

Key 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 You ll Need

• 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

What s in It for You?

• £30,000 to £32,000 (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 on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed)