Finance Assistant in Nash Mills, Hertfordshire

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Finance Assistant to join a growing book supply business. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, ensuring the accurate processing of financial transactions, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and supporting effective credit control procedures.

This is a varied and hands-on position covering purchase ledger, sales ledger, reconciliations and general finance administration, making it ideal for someone looking to develop a long-term career within finance and accounts.

The responsibilities of the Finance Assistant include but are not limited to:

• Processing supplier invoices and maintaining accurate purchase ledger records.
• Reconciling supplier statements, including those from key publishing suppliers.
• Assisting with supplier payment runs and resolving payment queries.
• Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Processing company credit card transactions, including VAT coding and receipt management.
• Reconciling online sales platforms, customer accounts and related transactions.
• Supporting credit control activities and proactively following up overdue payments.
• Allocating customer payments and assisting with sales ledger reconciliations.
• Processing employee expenses and mileage claims.
• Preparing monthly sales commission calculations.
• Supporting the wider finance team with month-end duties and ad hoc accounting tasks as required.

Skills, Experience & Key Candidate Attributes of the Finance Assistant:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger or similar finance role.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills when dealing with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders.

If you are looking to join a successful and growing book supplier where you can develop your Finance Assistant and make a genuine contribution to the business, we would love to hear from you.