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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