Assistant Accountant
Assistant Accountant - Maternity Cover 12 month FTC
Outstanding Opportunity in Hertford!
Essential Requirements
Core Duties
Package & Benefits
Hertford, Hertfordshire | £30,000
Outstanding Opportunity in Hertford!
My excellent client, a thriving organisation in the care sector, seeks a skilled Assistant Accountant for immediate maternity cover. This well-established business continues to expand their operations and requires a dedicated professional to join their close-knit finance team.
Essential Requirements
- AAT Level 3 minimum (ACCA/CIMA early stage/part-qualified preferred)
- Xero experience
- Proven expertise in month-end procedures including accruals, prepayments, and journals
- Strong reconciliation and intercompany accounting skills
- Stable employment history with 2+ years relevant experience
- Professional approach with excellent organisational abilities
Core Duties
- Full Assistant Accounting duties using Xero working with a supportive and experienced Finance Manager
- Multi-company payroll administration via BrightPay
- Month-end accruals, prepayments, and journal processing
- Comprehensive reconciliations and intercompany postings
- Invoice processing and credit control activities
- Statutory payment submissions (HMRC, pensions)
- Financial reporting support and ad-hoc projects
Package & Benefits
- £30,000 salary
- Monday-Friday office hours (9-5) with hybrid working after 3 month probation
- Pension scheme and wellness benefits
- Relaxed working environment with growth opportunities
- Comprehensive training and development support
This temporary position offers genuine progression potential with a respected employer who values their team. Perfect for an experienced accounting professional seeking their next career step.
Apply now for immediate consideration - interviews being arranged this week!
Hertford, Hertfordshire
£27500 - £30000 per annum
