Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant, Wholesaler FMCG, Watford, 35k

This is an exceptional opportunity to join the accounting team of a wholesaler and importer of authentic food products based in the area of Watford. Their products are imported from all over Europe and are known for their quality and genuineness.

The Assistant Accountant will work closely with the Finance Director, providing general financial support and preparing reports such as daily, weekly, and monthly reports, managing cost control, and supporting sales tasks, as well as maintaining relationships with clients.

Job Description

Maintaining accurate financial records and performing general data entry.Highlighting and investigating variancesReconciling bank accounts and balance sheets to ensure financial accuracySupplier statementsReconciliation of daily taking for all operational units, investigating and highlighting variancesAssisting the management accountant with month-end closing procedures, including accruals and prepaymentsOn account charges, approval and cross-chargingMaximising purchasing complianceCompletion of all reconciliations to month-end deadlinesEnsure minimal outstanding queriesSupport with ad hoc analysis as required

The Ideal Candidate

Financial technical knowledge covering all areas of Finance.A good understanding of commercial aspects.Good communicator, with an ability to influence both internally and externally.Can mine data and, with the outputs, be able to deliver fast action through both finance and cross-functional teams.