Finance Assistant

Pertemps Milton Keynes; Tring; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant for our Tring, Hertfordshire office. The role focuses on finance administration, invoice processing, and payments within a fast-paced team.

You will contribute to accurate ledgers and smooth financial operations in a full-time, office-based setting. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years in finance, strong experience with bank reconciliations and ledgers, and proficiency in Sage.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience within a finance role with understanding of bank reconciliations, sales and purchase ledgers.
• Proficiency in accounting entries and financial processes.
• Proficiency in Sage accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process incoming invoices and submit for approval and PO requests.
• Raise sales invoices and monitor payments.
• Carry out pre-event contract checks and financial administration.
• Process pre-event deposits and prepayments using company funds and credit cards.
• Manage payments using corporate credit cards.
• Calculate and agree commission payments relating to venue bookings and event placements.
• Deduct agreed commission amounts when making payments on behalf of clients.
• Raise and manage purchase order requests.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all accounting entries are processed correctly.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

Sales ledger

Purchase ledger

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

AAT membership

Tools

Sage accounting software

Job description

Finance Assistant Tring, Hertfordshire

£32,000 - £36,000 per annum (depending on experience and training)

Full-time Office Based Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Are you an experienced Finance Assistant looking for a varied role within a busy and growing organisation? We are seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to join a specialist team, supporting a range of financial administration, invoice processing, and payment activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong sales and purchase ledger experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records. The RoleReporting into the finance team, you will be responsible for supporting day-to-day financial operations, ensuring invoices, payments, and reconciliations are processed accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and process incoming invoices and submit them for approval and purchase order requests.
• Raise sales invoices and monitor payments.
• Carry out pre-event contract checks and financial administration.
• Process pre-event deposits and prepayments using company funds and credit cards where required.
• Manage payments using corporate credit cards.
• Calculate and agree commission payments relating to venue bookings and event placements.
• Deduct agreed commission amounts when making payments on behalf of clients.
• Raise and manage purchase order requests.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all accounting entries are processed correctly.

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• 3-5 years' experience within a finance role, with a strong understanding of:
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Sales ledger
  • Purchase ledger
• Detailed knowledge of accounting entries and financial processes.
• Proficiency in Sage accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Desirable

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• AAT membership

What's on Offer

• Salary of £32,000 - £36,000 depending on experience and training.
• Standard office hours, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
• Office-based role in Tring, Hertfordshire.
• Opportunity to join a supportive and professional team with ongoing development opportunities.