This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable global company that licenses world-renowned brands, based at their Watford office.
This role supports the day-to-day finance operations, working closely with the Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for a broad range of accounting tasks including purchase and sales ledger processing, cash management, VAT reconciliations, and month-end close preparations, making it an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their skills within a dynamic, commercially driven environment.

To be eligible for this role, you must be AAT fully qualified, or part-qualified ACCA or CIMA
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
*Assisting with weekly cash flow preparation and payment runs
*Monitoring the accounts inbox and managing correspondence in a timely and professional manner
*Posting sales and purchase invoices and credit notes onto Sage accurately and efficiently
*Supporting monthly and quarterly close preparations, ensuring deadlines are met
*Ensuring all invoices and financial documents are authorised in line with company procedures
*Checking bank statements and updating the cashbook across all currencies, including e-commerce sales
*Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
*Preparing VAT reconciliations and assisting with compliance submissions
*Preparing and maintaining a range of Excel worksheets on a monthly basis
*Assisting with monthly cash flow preparation and yearly budgeting processes
*Providing direct support to the Financial Controller
*Carrying out ad-hoc financial and administrative tasks as required
Person Specification:
*Experience within finance, either on the commercial side of accounts or within an accounting practice (auditing firm)
*Good knowledge of double entry bookkeeping is essential
*Experience using Sage 200 or an equivalent accounting package
*Strong Excel skills, including a minimum of VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
*Desirable: experience using an ERP system
*Able to work to strict deadlines with a high level of attention to detail
*A collaborative team player with a proactive approach and strong work ethic
*Enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to develop within a growing finance team
*Experience within the fashion, lifestyle or consumer brands sector is desirable but not essential