Assistant Accountant (Maternity Cover)

Job Title: Assistant Accountant (Maternity Cover)
Location: Letchworth
Salary: £35,000-£38,000 (DOE)
Contract: Maternity Cover (Fixed-term, with the potential for permanent)

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!