Assistant Financial Accountant

  • Reed
  • Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
  • May 11, 2026
Seasonal Accounting

Job Description

Assistant Financial Accountant

Temporary position - ongoing

Hemel Hempstead - hybrid working

£17 - 21 per hour depending on skills and experience

Are you an AAT qualified, or studier who is available immediately for a temporary contract? Our well-regarded client in Hemel Hempstead needs some additional support in their finance team on an ongoing basis.

Role:

  • Provide comprehensive support to the UK finance team and to assist the Senior Finance Manager Statutory Reporting;
  • in the preparation and submission of the VAT and corporation tax related statutory filings within the group with the help of tax advisors
  • in the preparation of the statutory accounts
  • in the reporting of actuals and forecasts to the group treasury team
  • in the completion of tax audits and other ad hoc projects
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly VAT returns and reconcile to the TB
  • Prepare information for tax packs as requested by external tax advisors
  • Assist with VAT and income tax audits
  • Maintain schedule of returns to be filed for each country
  • Assist in preparing supporting documentation to prepare statutory accounts
  • Assist in checking the statutory accounts before director approval
  • Report cash movements as required to treasury department
  • Assist in preparing cashflow forecasts
  • Assist in reviewing and clearing down intercompany balances

Skills & experience:

  • Part qualified accountant working to complete exams.
  • Basic book-keeping knowledge.
  • Experience of balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Experience of preparing VAT returns. Basic understanding of VAT.
  • Intermediate Excel / Word skills
  • SAP4Hana experience - or SAP

Personal Specification

  • Experience of working in international company
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure

If you have the skills and experience to carry out this role, and can start work immediately then please apply now for immediate consideration.