Finance Assistant

Recruitment Direct; Hereford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable property services business in Hereford seeks a Finance Officer to manage a client portfolio within a supportive team. You'll handle sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and reports. Ideal candidates will have an AAT qualification or be working towards it, alongside experience in property accounts. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £29,000 and benefits including annual leave and on-site parking. Reduced hours are an option for suitable candidates.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, plus public holidays

Free on-site parking

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or working towards is beneficial.
• Experience in Estate/Farm/Property accounts.
• Familiarity with VAT and VAT returns.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales ledger and monitor aged debtors.
• Handle purchase ledger; process invoices and monitor creditors.
• Reconcile client bank accounts monthly.
• Prepare VAT returns and monthly management reports.
• Compile annual accounts information for client's accountants.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised and calm under pressure

Good communication skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Competent IT user

Education

AAT qualified or working towards

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Our client is a well-regarded property services business with a diverse portfolio and a strong market presence. They are seeking a Finance Officer to join their south Herefordshire team on a full time, permanent basis, although experienced seeking slightly reduced hours are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of finance assistants, taking ownership of their own client portfolio. The team plays a key role in delivering high-quality accounting support, managing end-to-end processes such as sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and management reporting.

What you can expect

• Salary: up to £29,000, depending on experience and qualification
• Working hours: 37.5 hrs per week (Mon‑Fri, 9am–5pm), candidates seeking slightly reduced hours are encouraged to apply (30 hrs per week across 5 days)
• 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays.
• Additional leave for period between Christmas and New Year
• Free on‑site parking
• Training and career development opportunities

What you will be doing

• Maintain client’s sales ledger and monitoring of aged debtors
• Maintain client’s purchase ledger; process invoices, prepare BACS payments, and monitor aged creditors
• Monthly reconciliation of client’s bank accounts
• Prepare VAT returns
• Prepare monthly management reports including client statements and cash flow analysis
• Prepare annual accounts information to forward onto client’s accountants.

What we are looking for

• AAT qualified or working towards is advantageous
• Experience in Estate/Farm/Property accounts
• Understanding of VAT and experience in VAT return submission
• Excellent attention to detail
• An organised and calm approach whilst working towards tight deadlines
• Self‑motivated, able to work unsupervised and with discretion
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience working within a team environment, while managing individual responsibilities effectively
• Competent IT user (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. In order to be considered for this role, you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.