Commercial Accountant job at Watford Full Time NEW

Mellis Blue is seeking a Commercial Accountant for our client located in Watford, Hertfordshire.

This permanent position is ideal for a fully qualified accountant with experience in financial reporting or management accounts. The successful candidate will be integral to the finance team, providing accurate monthly management accounts, supporting financial controls, and delivering insightful analysis to drive business performance.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of core accounting activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, month-end processes, and transactional finance oversight. Your role will involve identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation, collaborating with stakeholders across the business, and ensuring timely delivery of financial reports that support decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

Financial Reporting & Control:

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
• Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are fully supported and discrepancies are resolved
• Maintain and improve financial controls and processes to support a growing and evolving business
• Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and audit deliverables

Month-End & General Ledger

• Lead key elements of the month-end close process, including journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Review and approve journals prepared within the team
• Ensure integrity of the general ledger and consistency in accounting treatment

Operational Finance Oversight

• Provide oversight of Accounts Payable and Receivable processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Support resolution of complex queries and drive process improvements across transactional finance
• Assist in processing employee expense reports and ensuring compliance with policies
• Track and reconcile company credit card transactions

Business Support & Analysis

• Support the Finance Manager with financial analysis, reporting, and performance insights
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business performance
• Provide financial input to support operational and commercial decision-making

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate finance processes
• Support implementation of new systems, tools, and reporting improvements
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement across the finance function, building on recent automation initiatives

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with internal stakeholders across departments to improve financial understanding and accountability
• Communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance colleagues
• Support and mentor junior team members where required

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Experience in financial reporting, management accounts, or month-end close
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls

This role offers a competitive salary , a performance-related bonus, comprehensive benefits including life insurance, 25 days holiday, on-site gym, and long-service healthcare benefits.