Assistant Accountant Team Leader- Harpenden At Churchill, we put our people first so that they can deliver outstanding service to our clients. We recognise that our client's environment reflects their brand and provides a better workplace for their people. We never compromise on quality and are unrivalled in our attention to detail. We are searching for an Assistant Accountant - Harpenden to join a team of 4 in our Finance department at Head Office. Do you have what it takes to join our team? Are you able to lead a team whilst being hands on with transactional accounts? Do you have previous people management experience? Can you manage high volumes of work in a fast-paced environment? This is an opportunity for you to be part of a business, built on strong foundations, named in The Sunday Times, Grant Thornton Top Track 250, Britain's private mid-market growth companies. We are driven to Always Do Right and we are looking for people who share our values. Our independence gives us the freedom to do what we believe in. We believe it's our responsibility to do right by our clients, our society and our planet. As an Assistant Accountant Team Leader - Harpenden you will be responsible for: Completing weekly and periodic management reports including detailed budget to actual variance analysis, Balance Sheet reconciliations and Profit and Loss Calculate accruals and prepayments Maintain fixed asset register Intercompany accounting Working closely with business partners and being a key point of contact to Site & Operations managers during month and year end reporting periods Monthly Production and review of KPI reports Corporation Tax Reporting and Tax Planning for Year End As an Assistant Accountant Team Leader - Harpenden you will have the following expertise and attributes: Ability to work to structured deadlines Previous experience of supervising or managing a small team Able to plan and prioritise workload to ensure objectives are achieved on time. Able to identify problems and make decisions, taking appropriate action to resolve Strong communication skills both verbal and written Knowledge of accounting systems and intermediate Excel- Pivot Tables and V-lookups. Can excel within a fast-paced environment Demonstrates initiative and influences change Stakeholder management across all levels Is a real Team player Our commitment to Equality. Diversity and Inclusion, we are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and seek to attract, develop and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. We're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly, and with respect and dignity throughout the recruitment process.