Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant

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 AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration