Assistant Financial Accountant

Job Title: Assistant Financial Accountant Location: Kings Langley, Hertfordshire (Hybrid: 3 or 4 days in the office each week) Duration: 6-month Contract initially Rate: £180 to £230 per day (Inside IR35) Start Date: ImmediateWe are seeking a proactive and detail-focused Financial Accountant to join our finance team based in Kings Langley.This is a great opportunity to take on a specialist role that combines core financial accounting with pensions and payroll oversight.Initially this role will be a 6-month contract based in Kings Langley. Immediate start is required.Reporting directly to the Head of Transactional Finance, you will be responsible for delivering robust, timely, and insightful financial information to both the Pensions Secretary and internal finance and payroll teams.You ll act as a key contact for all accounting matters relating to payroll, pension schemes, and life insurance.Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Financial Accountant: Payroll Accounting: Ensure the accurate recording of payroll costs, including reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts, and correct processing of payments to HMRC and benefit providersPension Scheme Accounting: Oversee the financial transactions and integrity of both defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) pension scheme accountsLife Insurance Schemes: Assist in managing and renewing life insurance arrangementsStakeholder Support: Provide financial input to internal and external stakeholders including auditors, ..... full job details .....