Finance Assistant

Smart10Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to support a market-leading business in Hoddesdon. The ideal candidate will manage purchase and sales ledgers, perform bank reconciliations, and prepare VAT returns. Qualifications include AAT, ACA, or ACCA status or studies, with experience in finance roles preferred. Skills in ERP systems and Excel are critical, along with a high level of organisation and communication. This role offers a full-time, temporary position with a chance to transition to permanent.

Qualifications

• AAT, ACA or ACCA qualified or studying, with study support available.
• Experience in a similar Finance Assistant/AP & AR role is essential.
• Confident in using ERP systems and Excel, including lookups and pivots.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Purchase Ledger and supplier payment runs.
• Maintain the Sales Ledger, issuing invoices and statements.
• Complete daily and weekly bank reconciliations.

Skills

AAT, ACA or ACCA qualified or studying

Experienced in Finance Assistant role

Confident using ERP systems

Excellent attention to detail

Good communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Excel

Job description

Finance Assistant
Location: Hoddesdon
Salary: £16.34 - £18.26 per hour
Type: Full-time, temporary with the possibility to go permanent

Smart10 is proud to be partnering with a market-leading product‑led business to recruit a proactive Finance Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long‑term finance career within a fast‑growing, commercially focused environment.
You'll play a key role across purchase ledger, sales ledger, banking, VAT and month‑end support, working closely with the Finance Manager and external accountants to ensure accurate, timely financial processing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Managing the Purchase Ledger supplier set‑up and maintenance, query resolution and supplier payment runs
• Maintaining the Sales Ledger, raising invoices and credits, issuing statements and supporting credit control
• Completing daily and weekly bank reconciliations across all accounts, including merchant services, petty cash and expenses
• Preparing and submitting monthly VAT returns under MTD, maintaining clear audit trails and supporting EC/Intrastat reporting where required
• Ensuring high data integrity within Microsoft Business Central, including accurate dimensions and document attachments
• Acting as a professional point of contact for supplier and customer queries

We're looking for someone who is:

• AAT, ACA or ACCA qualified or studying (study support available)
• Experienced in a similar Finance Assistant / AP & AR role, ideally within manufacturing, FMCG or product‑based businesses
• Confident using ERP systems and Excel (lookups, pivots, basic formulas)
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• A clear, professional communicator who builds strong relationships