Assistant Financial Accountant

Assistant Financial Accountant (Practice) Location: Watford (Hybrid) Hours: 35 hours per week Working pattern:4 days in-office (TueFri), Mondays from home Leave:28 days holiday bank holidays Type: Full-time, Permanent ePeople is recruiting an Assistant Financial Accountant for a modern, client-focused accountancy practice in Watford. Youll prepare year-end accounts, be hands-on in Xero from day one, and work directly with business owners who value timely, accurate information. The role suits someone progressing through AAT/ACCA/ICAEW (part-qualified welcome) who wants structured learning, real responsibility, and a supportive team culture. What youll do Prepare year-end accounts for limited companies (and some sole traders/contractors), including working papers, trial balance, journals, accruals and prepayments. Own Xero day-to-day : bank reconciliation, account coding, data quality checks, app integrations and tidy ledgers ready for close. Support month-end routines and management reporting packs. Assist with VAT returns, CIS , and light payroll support as needed. Contribute to corporation tax and basic personal tax computations from final accounts. Face clients confidently : onboarding, systems set-ups, answering routine queries and explaining numbers clearly. Help refine internal checklists and processes; capture learnings to improve next month/next year. Requirements Must-haves Professional pathway: AAT, ACCA or ICAEW (qualified or part-qualified ). Xero experience is non-negotiable, your Xero knowledge will be tested at interview . Proven year-end accounts prep experience in practice. Comfortable dealing directly with £1m turnover clients Clear written and verbal communication. Strong Excel and sound grasp of double-entry and fundamental UK GAAP principles. Nice to have Experience with common Xero add-ons and data migrations. Exposure to VAT partial exemption/CIS nuances. Curiosity for automation and cleaner workflows. Benefits Hybrid : 4 days in office (TueFri), Mondays WFH . 35 hours/week with sensible rhythms around client peaks. 28 days holiday bank holidays. Study support and CPD aligned to your qualification route. Modern tools, a collaborative team and exposure to ambitious clients. Working style & culture Youll join a team that values fun, excellence, communication, being a team player, and certainty, doing what we say, when we say, for colleagues and clients. Expect a supportive, development-minded environment with clear expectations and open feedback.

Location: Watford, South East, GB

Posted Date: 9/9/2025