Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Based in Watford, Hertfordshire our client is a multi-site leading retailer with an established team and a culture for progression and development. They are looking for a part qualified accountant or AAT studier to join them as Accounts Assistant, who can add value to the business and support them through their next phase of development and growth cycle.

This job would suit an AAT studier who is keen to further their accounting knowledge and looking to join a growing team within a reputable business with opportunities to enhance their career. You will be working closely with Senior Operational Accountant to ensure accurate and timely reporting of project spend.

The successful individual will be studying towards their AAT and have previous experience working in an account's environment. They will be IT literate with proficiency in spreadsheet applications, so intermediate Excel skills is desired for this role with a good understanding of double entry. Some SAP experience is also desirable, but not essential.

Job responsibilities:

Assisting with the smooth running of the month-end close process, including the posting of specific manual journals.Accurate and timely recording of all fixed assets; complying with legislation and company accounting policies.Providing subject matter expertise in improving business processes, supporting correct coding of fixed asset spend, investment expenditure and balance sheet reconciliations.Creation and review of project budgets, with any discrepancies investigated.Reviewing project spend vs budget on a weekly basis, with any variances investigated and categorised.Support Senior Operational Accountant in bi-weekly meetings with Project Managers, to track progress of each project and review spend.Periodic variance analysis and reconciliation of depreciation.Reconciliation of external stock reports, ensuring any discrepancies are investigated.Ensuring balance sheet reconciliation and accounting policies are compliant with Group policiesAssist in preparation of periodic Capital Expenditure Pack.Work towards Continuous Improvement and in doing so improving relationships with internal and external customers.Updating and maintaining procedural documentation.Other ad-hoc duties as required to support the operational finance team and wider business.

This is a great role for an ambitious Accounts Assistant seeing their future in an exciting and growing business that can offer this opportunity.

For more information about this role or any other Accounts Assistant jobs in Watford, Hertfordshire please don't hesitate to contact us in confidence or visit our website.

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