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Vitae Financial Recruitment
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Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 1JA, England
£30,000 - £35,000 per year
Full Time
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- The Finance Assistant position is available in the Hertford area, offering a salary between £30,000 and £35,000 depending on experience.
- The role requires either full-time or part-time commitment, with immediate start preferred due to high workload demands.
- Candidates should have some prior finance experience or relevant finance/accounting education, ideally with a minimum of one year in a similar role.
- Key responsibilities include entering invoices into the accounting system, maintaining financial records, and assisting with credit control duties.
- Applicants must possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a full driving license with access to a car.
Salary: 30,000-35,000 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. Open to both full time or part time.
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
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