Finance Assistant

Mission 4 Recruitment; Puckeridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private health insurance

Company Pension

Annual bonus scheme

Regular social events

Job summary

Mission 4 Recruitment is partnering with a Ware-based business to recruit a Finance Assistant. The role covers sales ledger, VAT, monthly payroll using Sage 50, and expenses, offering broad exposure and development.

The ideal candidate has AAT Level 3 (or studying), experience with Sage 50 Accounts and Payroll, strong Excel skills, and excellent precision and communication. A supportive team environment and structured progression are on offer.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 qualification or studying towards.
• Hands-on experience using Sage 50 Accounts and Sage 50 Payroll.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new customer accounts, issue pro-forma and project invoices, and handle customer account queries.
• Assist with quarterly VAT return preparation and support overseas VAT administration.
• Set up new starters, process amendments, run monthly payroll using Sage 50, and manage pension file uploads and employee queries.
• Process employee expense receipts, maintain petty cash reconciliations, and support an expenses portal implementation.
• Maintain paperless filing and assist with general finance duties.

Skills

Excel

Sage 50 Accounts

Sage 50 Payroll

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Education

AAT Level 3 qualification

Tools

Sage 50

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Ware, SG12

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000

Working Hours: Monday Friday (9am-5pm)

Job Code: MJ2339

Finance Assistant

My client based in Ware is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong Sage 50 experience, excellent attention to detail, and a desire to grow their career across all areas of finance.

Working in a modern, collaborative office, this role offers broad exposure across sales ledger, VAT, monthly payroll, and expenses, making it the perfect opportunity for a proactive team player seeking continuous professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Onboard new customer accounts, issue pro-forma and project invoices, and handle customer account queries.
• Assist with quarterly domestic VAT return preparation and support overseas VAT administration.
• Set up new starters, process amendments, run monthly payroll using Sage 50, and manage pension file uploads and employee queries.
• Process employee credit card and mileage claims, maintain petty cash reconciliations, and support the implementation of an expenses portal.
• Maintain paperless digital filing systems, assist with National Statistics returns, and assist with general finance duties.

Candidate Requirements:

• AAT Level 3 qualification (or studying towards), with a strong desire to learn and develop skills.
• Hands-on experience using Sage 50 Accounts, Sage 50 Payroll, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organisational abilities, precision with numbers, and strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively, maintain strict confidentiality, and work collaboratively within a close-knit team.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Private health insurance
• Company Pension
• Regular company social events and a supportive team environment.
• Annual bonus scheme