Finance Assistant

Vitae Financial Recruitment; Hertford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant for an immediate start in Hertford. This full-time role involves day-to-day accounting and administrative tasks within a small finance team. Applicants should have some finance experience or education, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Excel. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Immediate start available

Competitive salary based on experience

Supportive working environment

Opportunity to gain finance experience

Qualifications

• Some prior finance experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Entering and uploading invoices into the accounting system.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Raising purchase orders and matching invoices.
• Carrying out credit control duties.
• Assisting with general administrative tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Experience using Xero

Education

Relevant finance/accounting education

Job description

Finance Assistant - Hertford Area (On-Site, Full Time - Immediate Start Required)

Salary: 28,500-30,000 depending on experience

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (on-site)

Location: Hertford - own transport essential

We're supporting a long-established, SME organisation near Hertford who urgently require a Finance Assistant to join their team. Due to workload demands, they are ideally looking for someone who can start immediately or at very short notice. This role sits within a small finance function, working closely with the Finance Manager across a broad range of day-to-day accounting and administrative responsibilities. It would suit an experienced finance administrator or a recent finance graduate with some hands‑on exposure who's ready to step into a fast‑paced, varied role.

Key Responsibilities

• Entering and uploading supplier and customer invoices into the accounting system
• Maintaining accurate financial records and updating customer/supplier data
• Raising purchase orders, matching and coding invoices
• Carrying out credit control duties, including chasing overdue payments
• Assisting with general administrative tasks and ad‑hoc finance projects
• Handling incoming phone calls and enquiries professionally
• Providing reception cover during busy periods, breaks, or annual leave

Person Specification

• Some prior finance experience or relevant finance/accounting education
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Competent with MS Office, especially Excel
• Experience using Xero or a similar accounting package
• Full driving licence and access to a car

What's on Offer

• Immediate start available
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Supportive working environment within a small, friendly team
• Great opportunity to gain well‑rounded finance experience

AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment