Finance Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly successful construction brand is seeking a finance professional to manage accounting functions. This role involves payroll processing, accounts payable, and receivable, ensuring timely financial operations. The company values a family-oriented culture and offers benefits like flexible working and 25 days holiday. Ideal candidates will be AAT qualified or pursuing ACCA/CIMA, with strong Excel skills and a methodical approach. Join a team that values loyalty and teamwork in a rewarding environment where your contributions are recognized.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

25 days holiday

8% Pension

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Responsible for managing day-to-day accounting functions.
• Ensuring accurate and timely financial processing.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage payroll accurately and on time.
• Support all credit and debt management functions.

Skills

AAT qualified

Advanced Excel

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA / CIMA (starting)

Qualified by experience

Job description

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Benefits: Free on-site parking, 25 days holiday, 8% Pension, flexible working

What to know about this employer:

• A highly successful and well-respected brand in the construction industry, known for delivering exceptional projects across the UK.
• Despite their impressive reputation and scale, they maintain a genuinely down-to-earth, family-oriented culture that values loyalty, teamwork, and long-term relationships.

Purpose of the role:

• This stand-alone finance role is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations, ensuring accurate and timely financial processing.

Day-to-Day responsibilities:

Monthly Payroll

Process and manage payroll accurately and on time, including calculating wages, deductions, and bonuses in compliance with relevant laws and company policies.

Purchase and Sales Ledger:

• Invoice and payment processing, period-end, purchase ledger/supplier reconciliations
• General ledger processing, supporting all Head Office team requirements
• Assist the senior finance team across all required monthly management and financial accounting processes

Accounts Receivable and Credit Control:

• Support the processing and the daily, weekly, and monthly bank and accounts receivable processes and reconciliations
• Support all credit and debt management functions across customer account management and related control processes

Skills and Attributes:

• AAT qualified or starting ACCA / CIMA or qualified by experience
• Advanced Excel experience
• Personal attributes: methodical, thorough, organised, precise, personable, attentive to detail, and resourceful
• Exceptional customer service skills with clear communication
• Enjoys process improvement and taking ownership of work

Crisp Recruitment Ltd is a local recruitment consultancy based in Hatfield. We are working on behalf of our client to find suitable candidates for this opportunity.