At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to manage customer accounts and assist with payroll and VAT.
- Company: Modern finance firm in Ware with a collaborative office culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, private health insurance, and regular social events.
- Other info: Supportive team environment with an annual bonus scheme.
- Why this job: Kickstart your finance career with hands-on experience and professional development opportunities.
- Qualifications: AAT Level 3 or studying towards it, plus Sage 50 experience.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 35000 £ per year.
Location: Ware, SG12
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000
Working Hours: Monday - Friday (9am-5pm)
Job Code: MJ2339
My client based in Ware is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong Sage 50 experience, excellent attention to detail, and a desire to grow their career across all areas of finance. Working in a modern, collaborative office, this role offers broad exposure across sales ledger, VAT, monthly payroll, and expenses, making it the perfect opportunity for a proactive team player seeking continuous professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Onboard new customer accounts, issue pro-forma and project invoices, and handle customer account queries.
- Assist with quarterly domestic VAT return preparation and support overseas VAT administration.
- Set up new starters, process amendments, run monthly payroll using Sage 50, and manage pension file uploads and employee queries.
- Process employee credit card and mileage claims, maintain petty cash reconciliations, and support the implementation of an expenses portal.
- Maintain paperless digital filing systems, assist with National Statistics returns, and assist with general finance duties.
Candidate Requirements:
- AAT Level 3 qualification (or studying towards), with a strong desire to learn and develop skills.
- Hands-on experience using Sage 50 Accounts, Sage 50 Payroll, and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent organisational abilities, precision with numbers, and strong written/verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask effectively, maintain strict confidentiality, and work collaboratively within a close-knit team.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Private health insurance
- Company Pension
- Regular company social events and a supportive team environment.
- Annual bonus scheme
Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy. Only candidates who are short listed will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions become available.
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