Finance Assistant

Compensation

Base pay range

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Location: Watford (Hybrid Working)

4-days a week

Our client, a well-established transportation and logistics group based in Watford, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or early-career finance professional to gain hands-on experience within a fast-moving, operationally focused business.

• Support the month-end close process, including posting journals and assisting with accruals and prepayments
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and supporting schedules
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
• Maintain accurate financial records, ensuring data integrity across finance systems
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with analysis and data preparation
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable processes as required
• Liaise with operational teams to resolve finance queries and improve information flow
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support to the wider finance team

• Studying towards an accounting qualification (AAT / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) or relevant practical experience
• Previous experience in a finance assistant or accounts role
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Confident Excel skills and ability to work with large volumes of data
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with non-finance stakeholders
• Proactive attitude with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Associate

• Contract

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Accounting, Financial Services, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage