Assistant Accountant

Think Accountancy & Finance are excited to be partnering with a visionary and innovative, UK business who are part of a global group, to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential of a permanent role thereafter.

You will be joining a small and friendly UK team, while working closely with an established finance function based overseas, perfect for someone who enjoys variety, pace and owning their work.

The ideal candidate would be someone who understands basic accounting principles, is comfortable in a fast-paced environment and had is a confident communicator. In return you will gain valuable experience across a variety of areas in a fantastic business.

You will have the option to hybrid work, after full training.

Why this role?

• Real responsibility from day one, with support from a UK Accountant and opportunity to work with a global team
• Fast-moving environment with plenty to get stuck into
• A great fit for someone with a couple of years' experience who is ready to step up or already has this knowledge

What you'll be doing

• Processing invoices and supporting day-to-day finance activity (high volume)
• Bank, AP & AR reconciliations and cost-centre accuracy
• Assisting with UK VAT, expense reports, and taxation
• Working with online orders and sales platforms
• Supporting cross functional teams with financial data and reporting
• Liaising daily with the offshore finance team, to keep everything running smoothly

About you

• Finance experience with solid basics in accounting principles
• Exceptional time management and organisation
• Logical, process driven and comfortable using your own initiative
• Confident communicator, including with overseas teams
• Proficient with accounting software and Excel; AAT/ACCA/CIMA study or a finance degree is a plus (not essential)

If you're based locally to Watford and looking for a new role, I'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch today to find out more or apply directly with your CV!

Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.