Finance Assistant
  • England,East of England,Hertfordshire
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £28,000 - £32,000 per annum
Job Description:
Finance Assistant - Hertford Area (On-Site, Full Time - Immediate Start Required)
Salary: £28,000-£32,000 depending on experience
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (on-site)
Location: Hertford - own transport essential

We’re supporting a long-established, SME organisation near Hertford who urgently require a Finance Assistant to join their team. Due to workload demands, they are ideally looking for someone who can start immediately or at very short notice.
This role sits within a small finance function, working closely with the Finance Manager across a broad range of day-to-day accounting and administrative responsibilities. It would suit an experienced finance administrator or a recent finance graduate with some hands-on exposure who’s ready to step into a fast-paced, varied role.

Key Responsibilities
* Entering and uploading supplier and customer invoices into the accounting system
* Maintaining accurate financial records and updating customer/supplier data
* Raising purchase orders, matching and coding invoices
* Carrying out credit control duties, including chasing overdue payments
* Assisting with general administrative tasks and ad-hoc finance projects
* Handling incoming phone calls and enquiries professionally
* Providing reception cover during busy periods, breaks, or annual leave

Person Specification
* Some prior finance experience or relevant finance/accounting education
* Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Competent with MS Office, especially Excel
* Experience using Xero or a similar accounting package
* Full driving licence and access to a car

What’s on Offer
* Immediate start available
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Supportive working environment within a small, friendly team
* Great opportunity to gain well-rounded finance experience

AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment
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Company Details:
Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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