Assistant Financial Accountant

Assistant Financial Accountant
Location: Hertfordshire (3 days per week in the office)
Sector: Social Housing
Salary: £47,000
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Introduction
We are working with a community-driven social housing provider in Hertfordshire to recruit an Assistant Financial Accountant. This is a great opportunity to join a small, close-knit organisation where you can take ownership of key technical accounting responsibilities while developing your career in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the fixed asset register, including assisiting on their development portfolio

• Help with the balance sheet reconciliations

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts

• Support the production of financial statements and year-end processes

• Prepare and manage VAT returns in line with regulations

Why Work Here?
You’ll be joining a small organisation with a strong community focus, where your work will have a direct impact on the people they serve. This role offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to broaden your skills in a hands-on environment.

Person Specification

• Strong knowledge of fixed assets, ideally with experience of housing-related asset registers

• Experience of depreciation, disposals, and high-volume, complex data management on a FAR

• Part-qualified accountant (actively studying), ideally over halfway through exams

• Practical experience in journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations

• Comfortable with audit processes and supporting year-end

• Strong Excel skills and good systems proficiency

• A proactive, confident personality with the ability to challenge and bring fresh ideas

Apply Now
If you have the technical skills, personality, and drive to make an impact in a growing social housing provider, apply today and take the next step in your accounting career.