Assistant Accountant

A growing Insurance organisation based in the heart of Watford are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join them on a permanent basis. You will be part of a medium sized finance team and report into a friendly and hands on Finance Manager who can offer training. This role is extremely varied, ranging from Bank reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, general administration, intercompany accounting and much more. They are seeking ideally a QBE candidate or a stop studier who is eager to learn.

Client Details

My client are based in Watford and specialise in the Insurance sector. They have a large UK client base and are growing their Finance team in the UK therefore seeking an Assistant Accountant to join them. You will be an integral of their finance team and be involved with month end, bank reconciliations, assisting with Management Accounts and much more. The salary they are offering is £28,000 - £32,000 dependent on experience and are ideally seeking a candidate who is QBE or a Stop Studier. This is a great opportunity to join a fast moving company who value their staff and offer a stable working environment.

Description

As an Assistant Accountant your role will involve -

• Responsible for the month-end process
• Corporation Tax Reporting and Tax Planning for Year End
• Completing weekly and periodic management reports including detailed budget to actual variance analysis
• preparation, posting and review of journals
• completing all balance sheet reconciliations and analysing monthly movements
• Ad-hoc analysis and projects to support the needs of the business
• Intercompany accounting
• Working closely with business partners
• Year end reporting
• General administration, the ability to muck in is essential

Profile

• A background in a similar role is essential, have experience of Bank Reconciliations
• Ideally a stop studier, or QBE candidate who is happy to muck in and not want to progress too quickly
• The ability to multi task and work well under pressure
• Friendly team player
• Clear telephone manner
• Excellent time keeper

Job Offer

Whats on offer?

• The opportunity to work for a growing organisation within the insurance sector
• Stable role
• Varied job encompassing most aspects of Finance
• The chance to work within a friendly team
• Competitive salary of £28,000-£32,000 with great benefits
• Free parking