Hybrid Accounts Assistant: 9–12 Month FTC

Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited; Royston; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team in Royston on a 9-12 month fixed-term contract. The role is hybrid (2 days in office) in Hertfordshire and offers a salary of £32,000 plus a benefits allowance.

The successful candidate will manage month-end close, fixed asset records, intercompany journals, VAT, and assist with statutory accounts and audits in a global finance environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in an accounting environment.
• Strong Excel skills with XLOOKUP, SUMIFS and pivot tables.
• Experience working with multiple currencies.
• Highly organised with attention to detail and hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close including journals for fixed assets, accruals, prepayments and intercompany.
• Maintain fixed asset registers: additions, disposals, depreciation and GL reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review the Ireland VAT return and post related journals.
• Assist Accounting Manager with statutory accounts.
• Prepare external audit packs and respond to auditor requests.
• Prepare SOX audit schedules and support the SOX audit team.
• Run intercompany recharge processes.
• Monthly analysis of key P&L accounts.
• Document and monitor internal controls and procedures.

Skills

Excel (XLOOKUP)

Pivot tables

Multi-currency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team in Royston on a 9-12 month fixed-term contract. The role is hybrid (2 days in office) in Hertfordshire and offers a salary of £32,000 plus a benefits allowance.

The successful candidate will manage month-end close, fixed asset records, intercompany journals, VAT, and assist with statutory accounts and audits in a global finance environment.