Finance Assistant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Hertford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Annual Bonus

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD in Hertford is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a private, long-established company in a central Hertford office. The role covers a range of financial activities with a lively, supportive team and real scope for development.

You’ll be working towards an AAT qualification, with strong Sage 50 and Excel skills, excellent attention to detail, and good communication. Salary 32,000-35,000 with private health insurance after probation and an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an AAT qualification; full training provided.
• Proficient with Sage 50 Accounts and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication and ability to manage a varied workload.
• Able to work well in a small, supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Sales Ledger (Projects): set up new customer accounts, issue pro-forma invoices, raise project invoices, resolve queries.
• VAT - Quarterly: prepare and assist with VAT returns and support overseas VAT administration.
• General Finance & Administration: maintain digital records, reconcile petty cash, assist with ad hoc duties.
• Expenses: process employee expenses and implement expenses app/portal.
• Payroll & Pensions: set up new employees in Sage 50 Payroll, run monthly payroll, manage pension files and queries.

Skills

Sage 50 Accounts

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Workload management

Education

AAT qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Assistant

Package: Competitive salary ( 32,000- 35,000, depending on experience), private health insurance after the qualifying period, death in service cover, and an annual bonus scheme. Working Hours: Full-time, modern office environment based in Central Hertford.

A new opening is available for a Finance Assistant to join a long-established and successful private company experiencing exciting growth. Operating from a modern office in the heart of Central Hertford, our vibrant team of over 20 dedicated professionals thrives in a lively, dynamic environment where every team member plays a crucial role in our continued success. As we grow, we are looking for a dedicated professional ready to support a wide range of financial activities and help ensure our operations run smoothly.

This role is well-suited to an individual keen to gain experience across multiple areas of finance as they develop their skills. Whether you are working towards an AAT qualification or bringing a strong work ethic and passion for excellence, the focus is on your ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team and manage a varied workload. If you are a detail-focused professional looking for a varied role with plenty of career progression, then this is the role for you.

Finance Assistant Job Responsibilities

• Sales Ledger (Projects): Set up and onboard new customer accounts. Issue pro-forma invoices, raise project invoices, and resolve customer account queries.
• VAT - Quarterly: Prepare and assist with the submission of quarterly VAT returns. Support overseas VAT administration and compliance.
• General Finance & Administration: Assist in completing National Statistics returns. Maintain accurate digital finance records within our paperless filing system. Maintain, reconcile, and administer the petty cash account. Support the finance team with ad hoc finance and administrative duties.
• Expenses: Process employee expenses, including credit card and mileage claims. Assist with implementing an expenses app/portal.
• Payroll & Pensions: Set up new employees on Sage 50 Payroll. Process payroll amendments, complete monthly payroll calculations, and run the monthly payroll. Upload monthly pension contribution files to the pension provider. Issue pension enrolment and welcome letters to new employees, respond to employee pension queries, and maintain accurate records ensuring confidentiality and compliance.

Finance Assistant Requirements

• Ideally working towards an AAT qualification (full training provided, so eagerness to learn is key!).
• Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Sage 50 Accounts and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small, supportive team.

Finance Assistant Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of 32,000- 35,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing business with a supportive team environment that encourages professional development.
• Private Health Insurance after the qualifying period.
• Auto-enrolment pension and Death in Service cover.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.