Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant Near Hitchin Hybrid Working Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum Permanent role - full time (slightly reduced hours considered) About the Role We are working with a small but growing accountancy practice near Hitchin that is looking to hire an Assistant Accountant to take ownership of the day-to-day finances for a group of creative and music-focused businesses. This is a fantastic hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and working closely with exciting clients in the creative sector. If you have a passion for music and festivals, that''s a big plus. The role could work well for someone studying or qualified AAT or studying towards ACCA. You could also be qualified by experience. What You''ll Be Doing Managing the day-to-day bookkeeping for a group of businesses Handling accounts payable and receivable Bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records Ticket account reconciliations Preparing and submitting VAT returns Payroll processing Assisting with month-end processes and reporting Liaising directly with clients and stakeholders Supporting year-end preparation and working closely with Fractional FD Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency About You Good academics, potentially studying AAT or ACCA/ QBE Previous experience in a bookkeeping/accounts assistant or assistant account role. Strong understanding of day-to-day accounting processes Comfortable managing multiple entities or clients Proficient ..... full job details .....