Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant

  • Vitae Financial Recruitment
  • Watford, Hertfordshire
  • Apr 29, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant
Location: Watford Hertfordshire - Hybrid (2-3 days in office)
Salary: 40,000 - 42,000 + 10% bonus + Healthcare + 27 days Holidays + Excellent benefits

We are hiring an experienced Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant to join a growing finance team. This hybrid role offers excellent exposure across finance operations, reconciliations, and cash flow management, supporting multiple entities.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong accounting, reconciliation, and finance administration experience looking for a varied and hands-on role.

Key Responsibilities
Finance Operations
Daily and weekly cash flow forecasting and cash position monitoring
Investigating and resolving financial variances
Clearing suspense accounts and managing reconciliations
Reconciling intercompany balances
Supporting month-end and period-end processes
Tracking financial performance and KPIs
Driving process improvements within finance

Finance Administration
Managing online banking systems and payment processes
Validating bank details and maintaining financial records
Setting up suppliers, brokers, in the accounting systems
Supporting compliance processes

Requirements
Minimum 5+ years accounting experience
Experience as a Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant
Strong reconciliation and cash flow or treasury experience
Ideally AAT qualified or studying (or equivalent experience)
Strong Excel skills and accounting systems knowledge
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Proactive, team-oriented, and strong communicator
Right to work in the UK

Applicants must add the following to their CV
- Current location / Postcode
- Right to work status
- Notice Period
- Current Salary / Expected Salary

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