Jacob Grey are exclusively partnered with a construction business in Watford to identify a new Management Accountant/Finance Manager for their busy finance function. Reporting to the Head of Finance of this Watford based Construction business, and working closely with the MD, this is a varied role with hands on responsibility for many aspects of finance, including preparation of management accounts for several entities. Key Accountabilities Responsibility for producing the monthly accounts for multiple entities within the group. P&L production, balancesheet reconciliations, accruals/prepayments, journal adjustments Supporting the Head of Finance with the month end close for the core business (and largest entity). Reconciling the cash books Bank reconciliations Compiling CIS returns and liaising with HMRC. VAT returns and submissions Supervising/managing members of the transactional team Support the Purchase ledger and sales ledger team where required, especially with regards to query resolution and process improvement Maintaining the Fixed Asset register including calculating depreciation Potential involvement in the budgeting process and Year End depending on your ambitions Opportunity to use initiative, streamline processes and really make this job your own Experience Required The ideal candidate will be a Part Qualified or Qualified accountant with recent exposure to the construction sector. You will have demonstrable experience in a similar role, able to prepare full sets of management accounts (or at the very least, taking them to trial balance). Knowledge of Sage and MS Excel would be a bonus Some supervisory experience would also be an advantage as well as possessing tons of initiative, a positive outlook, and an analytical mind. On Offer This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business in the heart of Watford with ambitious growth plans. You will also enjoy a competitive salary, scope to develop under an excellent mentor, and 23 days holiday (plus bank hols).
Sep 22, 2026
Full time
Jacob Grey are exclusively partnered with a construction business in Watford to identify a new Management Accountant/Finance Manager for their busy finance function. Reporting to the Head of Finance of this Watford based Construction business, and working closely with the MD, this is a varied role with hands on responsibility for many aspects of finance, including preparation of management accounts for several entities. Key Accountabilities Responsibility for producing the monthly accounts for multiple entities within the group. P&L production, balancesheet reconciliations, accruals/prepayments, journal adjustments Supporting the Head of Finance with the month end close for the core business (and largest entity). Reconciling the cash books Bank reconciliations Compiling CIS returns and liaising with HMRC. VAT returns and submissions Supervising/managing members of the transactional team Support the Purchase ledger and sales ledger team where required, especially with regards to query resolution and process improvement Maintaining the Fixed Asset register including calculating depreciation Potential involvement in the budgeting process and Year End depending on your ambitions Opportunity to use initiative, streamline processes and really make this job your own Experience Required The ideal candidate will be a Part Qualified or Qualified accountant with recent exposure to the construction sector. You will have demonstrable experience in a similar role, able to prepare full sets of management accounts (or at the very least, taking them to trial balance). Knowledge of Sage and MS Excel would be a bonus Some supervisory experience would also be an advantage as well as possessing tons of initiative, a positive outlook, and an analytical mind. On Offer This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business in the heart of Watford with ambitious growth plans. You will also enjoy a competitive salary, scope to develop under an excellent mentor, and 23 days holiday (plus bank hols).
Jacob Grey have just partnered with a growing SME in Amersham to appoint a new Assistant Accountant.This role includes a market leading salary and hybrid working (2 days a week from home). Reporting to a highly engaging and experienced Finance Director, your duties will include: Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts Accruals, prepayments, journal adjustments, and balancesheet reconciliations Assisting with Year End VAT returns Bank reconciliations All aspects of purchase ledger including processing invoices, dealing with queries and making supplier payments All aspects of sales ledger including posting cash, raising invoices and credit control Assisting with the upgrade of existing software Involvement in project work where applicable Financial and commercial analysis if applicable The ideal candidate will an experienced Accounts Assistant/Assistant Accountant with exposure to month end. You will also be positive, full of initiative, and IT literate (exposure to Sage is a bonus). On offer is a market leading salary, hybrid working (2 days a week from home), 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), and study support for those seeking to progress. The company also shuts on Friday afternoons (although hours are made up through the rest of the week). We look forward to receiving your application.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Jacob Grey have just partnered with a growing SME in Amersham to appoint a new Assistant Accountant.This role includes a market leading salary and hybrid working (2 days a week from home). Reporting to a highly engaging and experienced Finance Director, your duties will include: Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts Accruals, prepayments, journal adjustments, and balancesheet reconciliations Assisting with Year End VAT returns Bank reconciliations All aspects of purchase ledger including processing invoices, dealing with queries and making supplier payments All aspects of sales ledger including posting cash, raising invoices and credit control Assisting with the upgrade of existing software Involvement in project work where applicable Financial and commercial analysis if applicable The ideal candidate will an experienced Accounts Assistant/Assistant Accountant with exposure to month end. You will also be positive, full of initiative, and IT literate (exposure to Sage is a bonus). On offer is a market leading salary, hybrid working (2 days a week from home), 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), and study support for those seeking to progress. The company also shuts on Friday afternoons (although hours are made up through the rest of the week). We look forward to receiving your application.
Jacob Grey Recruitment
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Jacob Grey have partnered with a small, but very successful and people orientated business in WGC to appoint an accounts administrator for their busy team. This role is super varied and reports into a genuinely likeable and supportive Manager. Duties include: - All aspects of purchase ledger including processing invoices, dealing with queries and making payments - All aspects of sales ledger including credit control, allocating cash and resolving queries - Bank reconciliations monthly - Admin duties including maintaining the supplier and customer databases, directing customer calls, query resolution, providing customer support/updates and producing reports - liaising extensively with external and internal stakeholders - Providing info/reports to the senior leadership team The successful candidate will have a background in accounts/administration and ideally possess some form of customer service/query resolution experience. You will also have exemplary communication skills, be enthusiastic and ambitious. On offer is a market leading salary and the opportunity to work for a great, progressive organisation which puts its people first. We look forward to receiving your application.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Jacob Grey have partnered with a small, but very successful and people orientated business in WGC to appoint an accounts administrator for their busy team. This role is super varied and reports into a genuinely likeable and supportive Manager. Duties include: - All aspects of purchase ledger including processing invoices, dealing with queries and making payments - All aspects of sales ledger including credit control, allocating cash and resolving queries - Bank reconciliations monthly - Admin duties including maintaining the supplier and customer databases, directing customer calls, query resolution, providing customer support/updates and producing reports - liaising extensively with external and internal stakeholders - Providing info/reports to the senior leadership team The successful candidate will have a background in accounts/administration and ideally possess some form of customer service/query resolution experience. You will also have exemplary communication skills, be enthusiastic and ambitious. On offer is a market leading salary and the opportunity to work for a great, progressive organisation which puts its people first. We look forward to receiving your application.