Finance Assistant (Sage 50) – VAT & Payroll Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private health insurance

Company Pension

Regular company social events and a +

Annual bonus

Job summary

Mission 4 Recruitment Ltd based in Ware is seeking 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 across all areas of finance.

You will work across sales ledger, VAT, monthly payroll, and expenses in a modern office. With a salary of £32,000–£35,000 and benefits including private health insurance, a company pension, 25 days of leave and annual bonus, this is a proactive role with development

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 qualification (or studying towards).
• 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.

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.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

AAT Level 3 qualification

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Sage 50 Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mission 4 Recruitment Ltd based in Ware is seeking 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 across all areas of finance.

You will work across sales ledger, VAT, monthly payroll, and expenses in a modern office. With a salary of £32,000–£35,000 and benefits including private health insurance, a company pension, 25 days of leave and annual bonus, this is a proactive role with development