Assistant Accountant

Borehamwood Source: WhatJobs

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Assistant Accountant – Borehamwood – Up to £34,000

CV Screen is delighted to be recruiting an Assistant Accountant on behalf of a well-established, fast-growing multi-site business based in Borehamwood. A salary of up to £34,000 plus benefits is on offer. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to take real ownership of their role, acting as the main point of contact for operational teams across the group and gaining genuine exposure to senior leadership. If you are looking to broaden your experience in a busy, varied finance function where no two weeks are the same, this could be an excellent next step.

Duties & Responsibilities

Reviewing and processing weekly trading data from sites, compiling statistics and investigating any anomalies
Completing bank reconciliations and ensuring monies are received promptly from all sources
Supporting cash and treasury activity, including the weekly payment proposal and monitoring spend against agreed sign-off limits
Assisting with purchase ledger, credit control and payroll reconciliations, ensuring ledgers close accurately each month
Producing commercial analysis, flagging overspends and inefficiencies, and supporting management accounts and the year-end audit

What Experience is Required

Previous experience as an Assistant Accountant, Finance Assistant or in a similar transactional finance role
Strong reconciliation skills, confident handling high volumes of data, and good Excel ability
Part-qualified (AAT, ACCA or CIMA) or qualified by experience, with a commercial mindset and strong communication skills

Salary & Benefits

A salary of up to £34,000 is available, plus a competitive benefits package. Hours are 9am–5pm, with some flexibility needed during busier periods.

Location

The role is based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, and is an easy commute from Watford, St Albans, Radlett, Barnet, Potters Bar, Edgware, Enfield and Hemel Hempstead.