Accounts Assistant

Location: Hertford
Hours: 35 hours per week
Reporting to: Finance Manager

A well-established, growing organisation based on the outskirts of Hertford is seeking a capable and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support its finance function. This role would suit someone with some prior office-based experience who is looking to build on their exposure within a finance or accounts environment.

You will play a key role in supporting day-to-day transactional finance activities, ensuring accurate records and smooth processes across the business. Full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing purchase invoices and credit notes, ensuring accuracy and appropriate coding.
• Maintaining supplier records and assisting with supplier statement reconciliations.
• Raising sales invoices and supporting credit control activity.
• Assisting with bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Processing staff expenses and monitoring petty cash.
• Updating and maintaining spreadsheets for reporting and tracking purposes.
• Providing general administrative support to the finance team, including filing and record keeping.
• Supporting ad hoc finance and administrative tasks as required.
• Assisting with on-site finance support for events and other ad hoc activities where necessary.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Well organised with the ability to manage and prioritise workload.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment.
• Reliable team player with good communication skills.
• Professional and proactive approach.

About You:

• 6-12 months’ experience in an office-based role (finance or admin exposure advantageous).
• Some exposure to transactional finance tasks would be beneficial but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a finance function.

What's on Offer:

• Salary up to £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
• 35-hour working week.
• 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Private healthcare.

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