Finance Assistant in Hitchin

Finance Assistant

Location: Hitchin
Salary: £24,000 (£13.18p/h)
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Mon–Thu 9:00am–4:45pm, Fri 8:30am–4:00pm (35 hours per week)

About our client

Our client, a small and friendly team based in Hitchin, is looking for a Finance Assistant to support the Finance Supervisor with day-to-day financial transactions, credit control and administration.

This is a varied opportunity to gain experience across accounts receivable, accounts payable and general administration. It's suited to someone with existing finance experience or a graduate looking to build a career in finance. A flexible, organised approach and a can-do attitude are key to success.

Details

• 35 hours per week, Monday–Thursday 9:00am–4:45pm, Friday 8:30am–4:00pm
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Healthcare scheme available after probation
• Supportive, collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Monitor email inboxes and action queries within agreed SLAs.
• Enter financial transactions into the finance system, including raising customer invoices and emailing them to customers.
• Submit invoices via customer portals where required.
• Chase overdue invoices, issue customer statements and support credit control.
• Set up new customer accounts on the finance system.
• Reconcile aged debtors at month end.
• Process incoming payments, including payments taken over the telephone.

Accounts Payable

• Enter expense invoices and resolve supplier queries.
• Process staff expenses in accordance with company policies.
• Handle petty cash.
• Reconcile the aged creditors report at month end.

Administration

• Maintain accurate financial records and spreadsheets.
• Provide administrative support and communicate with customers and suppliers.
• Book hotel rooms for Sales Account Managers as required.
• Maintain utility accounts, provide meter readings and deal with queries.
• Assist with the year-end financial audit.
• Undertake other reasonable ad hoc tasks as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Proficient in MS Outlook and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, with accuracy in calculations and data entry.
• Well organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise and work methodically.
• Good communication skills and confidence handling enquiries.
• A positive team player who can also work independently and use their initiative.
• Previous finance experience or a relevant degree and a genuine interest in developing a career in finance.

If you are interested in this role, please apply with your most recent CV.

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