Finance Assistant: AR/AP & Admin Support in Hitchin

Osborne Appointments; Ickleford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Healthcare after probation

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Osborne Appointments is seeking a Finance Assistant in Hitchin to support the Finance Supervisor with day-to-day transactions, credit control and admin.

The role covers accounts receivable, accounts payable and general admin. It suits someone with finance experience or a graduate aiming to build a career in finance, requiring a detail-oriented, organised approach and good communication. 35 hours weekly, permanent position.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Outlook and Excel required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Well organised with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Good communication skills for handling enquiries.
• Previous finance experience or a relevant degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor emails and respond within agreed SLAs.
• Enter financial transactions and raise invoices.
• Submit invoices via customer portals and chase overdue invoices.
• Set up new customer accounts and reconcile aged debtors.
• Process payments received by telephone.
• Enter expenses, reconcile supplier invoices, and handle petty cash.
• Maintain financial records and assist with year-end audit.
• Provide administrative support and coordinate with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Initiative

Interest in finance

Education

Relevant degree in finance or accounting

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

Job description

Osborne Appointments is seeking a Finance Assistant in Hitchin to support the Finance Supervisor with day-to-day transactions, credit control and admin.

The role covers accounts receivable, accounts payable and general admin. It suits someone with finance experience or a graduate aiming to build a career in finance, requiring a detail-oriented, organised approach and good communication. 35 hours weekly, permanent position.