Assistant Accountant - 1 Year FTC

One to One personnel Limited; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a one-year FTC. The role requires a minimum of 3 years experience, ideally with financial accounting in a chartered firm. You’ll work with Sage 200, manage ledgers, and assist with VAT preparation in a supportive environment. Competitive salary of £30,000 to £32,000 plus benefits, including annual leave and workplace pension.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

1-day WFH option after probation

Workplace Pension Scheme

60% Discount on products

Annual pay review and/or bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as an Assistant Accountant.
• Professional experience in financial accounting is preferred.
• 4 or more years UK based professional experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Checking bank statements and updating the cashbook daily.
• Processing purchase and bought ledger invoices.
• Maintaining AP ledgers and preparing weekly payment runs.
• Assisting with VAT preparation and processing staff expenses.

Skills

Advanced knowledge in Excel (VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables)

Experience with Sage 200

Detail oriented

Organisational skills

Ability to work to strict deadlines

Education

AAT qualified or part qualified in ACCA or CIMA

Tools

Sage 200

ERP software

Excel

Job description

Watford | 1 Year FTC | £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 on a 1 year FTC maternity cover.

To be considered you must have a minimum of 3 years Assistant Accountant experience, be fully qualified in AAT or part qualified in ACCA or CIMA, with advanced knowledge in Excel (VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables) Sage 200 and ERP software. 4 or more years UK based professional experience is required.

Professional experience

• 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?

• £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 01702 464444 or send your CV to [e-mail]