Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant Location: Bishops Stortford (rural location, your own transport is essential) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30 am 5.00 pm Salary: £33,000 to £36,000 per annum Are you naturally curious and enjoy getting to the bottom of things? Do you have a good foundation in finance and want to build a career where you can really grow and develop? This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join a busy, friendly finance team supporting the Finance Manager across all aspects of the accounts function. You ll be involved in sales ledger, purchase ledger, cash book, and month-end support and will also oversee two team members who handle much of the day-to-day processing. It s a role that would suit someone with a questioning mind, great attention to detail, and a genuine interest in how numbers fit together. What You ll Be Doing: Supervising and supporting two finance team members who manage invoice and payment processing. Overseeing both sales and purchase ledgers, including raising invoices, reconciling statements, and resolving queries. Maintaining and reconciling the cash book and bank accounts. Assisting the Finance Manager with month-end reporting, reconciliations, and investigations. Spotting and resolving discrepancies. What We re Looking For: A good grounding in finance, ideally AAT Level 4 qualified or currently studying. Experience in both sales and purchase ledger. Confident with Excel and accounting software (Sage, Xero, or ..... full job details .....