We're hiring an Assistant Accountant in Letchworth on a maternity cover contract! This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional to join a supportive team and take on a variety of accounting duties. If you're experienced and ready to hit the ground running, this role could be for you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Accruals/Prepayments: Manage and process accruals and prepayments
- Month-End Review: Assist with month-end financial reviews and ensure all tasks are completed on time
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Perform reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Fixed Assets: Maintain the fixed assets register and manage asset-related reporting
- Credit Insurance: Manage and monitor credit insurance policies
- Payroll: Handle payroll tasks including processing starters/leavers, amendments, payroll reviews, and expenses
- Overseas Payments: Process and manage foreign payments
- Import/Export Transactions: Ensure smooth accounting of import/export transactions
What We're Looking For:
- AAT qualified or equivalent experience
- Strong experience with month-end processes, accruals/prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Experience with payroll processing
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
What's on Offer:
- Salary up to £38,000
- Fixed-term contract with potential to become permanent
- Exposure to a broad range of accounting duties
- Collaborative and friendly team environment
If you're an experienced accountant ready to take on this maternity cover role, we'd love to hear from you!