Finance Assistant

Absolute Recruit; Hertford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Private health insurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Possible study support

Job summary

Absolute Recruit is seeking a Finance Assistant for a growing Hertford-based business. The role offers exposure across transactional finance, VAT, expenses and payroll, with room to develop and take on more responsibility.

In this broad position you will raise invoices, set up customer accounts, assist with VAT returns, processing expenses and payroll, and support monthly reporting within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Studying towards an AAT qualification.
• Experience using Sage 50 is beneficial.
• Strong Excel and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Raising invoices and supporting with sales ledger duties.
• Setting up new customer accounts and resolving account queries.
• Assisting with quarterly VAT returns and wider VAT administration.
• Processing employee expenses and credit card claims.
• Supporting with monthly payroll and pension administration.
• Maintaining accurate finance records and reconciliations.
• Assisting with reporting and general finance administration.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Busy environment suitability

Education

AAT qualification (studying)

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Finance Assistant opportunity with a successful, growing business offering a supportive team environment and progression.
Location: Hertford
Salary: £32,000 – £35,000
We are working with a successful and growing business based in Hertford who are looking for a Finance Assistant to join their established finance team.
This is a broad and varied position, offering exposure across transactional finance, VAT, expenses and payroll, with plenty of opportunity to develop and take on additional responsibility over time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Raising invoices and supporting with sales ledger duties


• Setting up new customer accounts and resolving account queries


• Assisting with quarterly VAT returns and wider VAT administration


• Processing employee expenses and credit card claims


• Supporting with monthly payroll and pension administration


• Maintaining accurate finance records and reconciliations


• Assisting with reporting and general finance administration


• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant or similar finance position


• Ideally studying towards an AAT qualification


• Experience using Sage 50 would be beneficial


• Good Excel skills


• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills


• Confident managing a varied workload within a busy environment


• Keen to learn and continue developing within finance

Benefits:

• Salary of £32,000 – £35,000 depending on experience


• Possible study support


• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays


• Annual bonus scheme


• Private health insurance


• Genuine opportunity for progression and development

This is a great opportunity to join a growing business offering a supportive working environment and plenty of scope to develop your finance career.