Junior Management Accountant | E-Commerce SaaS Scale-up | Hertfordshire

Harmonic are excited to be working with an industry leading E-Commerce SaaS business based in Hertfordshire. As leaders in their space, they provide a Tech platform to support some of the best known online retailers in the market. They have grown 100% in the last 12 months and have plans to continue on this rapid growth trajectory.

Due to the scale-up nature of the business and its impressive growth in recent years, there are clear progression opportunities and room to develop within your role and the department. The business has a real sense of purpose and duty, revolutionising the industry so the ideal candidate will be a motivated, open individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

You'll be joining a friendly and sociable team where there is also a huge focus on collaboration and communication which has resulted in a very positive working environment where decisions are made with long-term horizons. They have embraced the hybrid working model, so you can expect a relaxed approach to working from home.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly Management Accounts with support from the Financial Controller
• Prepare and manage Accruals & Prepayments schedules
• Oversee the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate recording and depreciation
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliation
• Accruals and prepayments
• Ownership of P&L and balance sheet
• Intercompany recharges
• Prepare reconciliations for annual audit
• Help with cost benefit and budget analysis
• Assist during preparation of forecasts/ budgets
• Assist with quarterly VAT filings
• Participate in preparation of annual/ year-end financial accounts & audits
• Assist with preparation of Financial KPIs for monthly/ quarterly Board meetings
• Support company staff with any payment/ billing related queries
• Support Financial Controller with other ad hoc tasks

Requirements

• Must have minimum 1-2 years of work experience as a Finance Assistant/ Assistant Accountant
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures. Knowledge of VAT filings, Accruals & Prepayments would be beneficial
• Excellent numerical skills with advanced knowledge of MS Excel (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions).
• Organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail,
• Ability to work under pressure and additional hours when needed

What we would like to see (bonus):

• Ideal candidate will be a graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• Prior experience in supporting or managing the preparation of management accounts

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 + Study support

Location: Hertfordshire

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