Assistant Accountant (Logistics & Warehousing) - Tonys Pita Group Ltd
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Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire (On-site)
Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 (DOE) + Benefits
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Role Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Assistant Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role is unique as it sits at the intersection of finance and operations. You will be responsible for supporting the Financial Controller while gaining deep exposure to the cost-management side of a busy warehousing and logistics hub.
Key Responsibilities
- Cost Analysis: Monitoring warehouse operational costs, including labour, packaging, and shipping overheads.
- Accruals & Prepayments: Managing month-end adjustments specifically related to logistics contracts and vehicle leasing.
- Ledger Management: Overseeing Purchase and Sales Ledgers with a focus on high-volume supplier reconciliations.
- Inventory Accounting: Assisting with stock takes and reconciling physical inventory against the balance sheet.
- Reporting: Preparing weekly KPI reports on transport margins and warehouse efficiency.
- VAT & Compliance: Assisting with VAT returns and ensuring compliance with logistics-specific tax regulations.
Required Experience & Skills - Sector Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of experience within the Logistics, Supply Chain, or Warehousing industries is essential.
- Qualifications: Part-qualified (AAT Level 4, ACCA, or CIMA) or qualified by experience.
- Software: Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and experience with ERP systems (e.g., Sage, SAP, or Xero).
- Analytical Mindset: Ability to identify discrepancies in freight invoices and shipping data.
- Location: Based within commutable distance of Hertford.
Job Type: Full-time
- Experience
- Required
- Languages
- English – Advanced
- Employment
- Full-time
- Schedule
- Monday - Friday 09:00 to 6:00
- Salary
- £26,000 – £30,000 yearly
- Starting time
- Immediate start!
6 Mead Lane, SG13 7BJ, Hertford
Franchise Business • 1-10 Employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since February, 2026
Founded by Elton Tony Shyti, Tony's Pita Group unites several food-related brands under one mission – to deliver authentic Greek quality and hospitality to the UK and beyond.
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