Job Title: Assistant Financial AccountantLocation: Hitchin (Hybrid working)We're recruiting for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join an employer of choice based in the Hitchin area. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with a variety of financial reporting, consolidation, and statutory accounts preparation.Key Responsibilities: Support the month-end close process, preparing journals for corporate and holding companies, managing intercompany reconciliations, and tracking progress across teams. Contribute to consolidation by raising journals and adjustments, ensuring the accuracy of group balance sheet and income statement movements. Prepare financial schedules for internal and external reporting, including reporting to the parent company. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for corporate entities. Provide detailed and timely information to external auditors for both group and overseas audits. Assist with preparing financial statements under FRS 102 using relevant software. Contribute to the preparation of the group's annual report, ensuring compliance with IFRS. Adhere to SOX control requirements, ensuring all relevant processes are followed. Support ad-hoc projects and tasks as needed.Candidate Requirements: Part-qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA). Experience in auditing is preferred. Strong Excel skills and the ability to quickly learn finance systems. Excellent technical accounting abilities. Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining excellent financial controls. Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration