Srm Recruitment Limited

Finance Assistant Temporary (8 weeks) Full-time (37 hours per week) Hertfordshire THE ROLE AT A GLANCE Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire (office-based) Contract: Temporary (8 weeks) Hours: 37 per week Reporting to: Financial Controller ABOUT THE ROLE We are recruiting a Finance Assistant for an 8-week temporary assignment based in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. This is a broad, hands-on transactional finance role sitting within a collaborative and professional environment, offering excellent exposure across both the purchase ledger and sales ledger functions. You will play a key part in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the finance function, taking ownership of day-to-day transactional processing while supporting the wider team with reconciliations, reporting and stakeholder queries. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Purchase Ledger Registration and matching of incoming purchase invoices to purchase orders Running bi-weekly remittance proposals for UK and international payments Uploading approved payment files to the bank for approval Verifying supplier bank details; approving new supplier and amendment requests Reviewing supplier statements and chasing missing invoices Requesting VAT invoices for proforma payments Preparing monthly aged creditor reconciliations Reviewing and approving expense claims in line with travel and expenses policy Mass posting of expenses on a bi-weekly basis into the consolidated payment run Monthly import and reconciliation of company card transactions within the finance system Sales Ledger and Other Finance Activities Converting sales orders to sales invoices and managing credit control processes Posting customer receipts and allocating against specific invoices Posting management accounts journals for ad hoc recharges and miscoding corrections Completing balance sheet reconciliations as directed by the Financial Controller Completing ONS Monthly Business Survey returns Responding to queries from both finance and non-finance colleagues Supporting internal and external audit processes WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Prior experience in a finance assistant or accounts assistant role, covering accounts payable and/or accounts receivable Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, including Maths and English Strong working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel Ability to work accurately to deadlines and within clearly defined processes Good communication skills with the confidence to liaise across teams A collaborative, team-oriented approach This is an immediate start role! Must be available to start from w/c 18th May 2026

We're partnering with a growing organisation to find an experienced HR Lead who thrives in an empowerment-led environment. This is a varied, high-impact role - a blend of strategic advisory work and hands-on project delivery - with a realistic path to a permanent position for the right person. This business believes in keeping people management close to the ground. Line managers own their teams - hiring, performance, development, day-to-day conversations - and they're proud of that culture. What they need now is a senior HR professional who can strengthen that model: a trusted expert who coaches and upskills managers, ensures consistency and compliance, and steps in at the right moment as an escalation and advisory point. You won't be managing a team, but you will have real influence. The role comes with an initial portfolio of projects to get your teeth into - and if you're the kind of person who uncovers opportunities and makes a role their own, there is every chance the scope grows significantly from there. For the right person, this is a genuine chance to shape what HR looks like in this business for years to come. Salary (pro rated): £50,000 - £55,000 Contract type: FTC - view to permanent Working pattern: 3 or 4 days per week, 2 days in office per week Location: Hertfordshire Commutable from: Luton, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Watford, Stevenage, Hitchin What you'll be doing Acting as the go-to HR expert for line managers - providing guidance, coaching, and escalation support rather than doing the day-to-day for them Reinforcing and developing a culture where managers feel capable and confident leading their own people conversations Delivering a range of strategic HR projects that will have a tangible impact across the business Ensuring policies, processes and practices are fit for purpose, legally sound, and consistently applied Partnering with senior leadership to provide HR insight that informs business decisions What we're looking for A seasoned HR professional with a strong generalist background - CIPD Level 5 as a minimum, with Level 7 preferred Someone who genuinely believes in empowering managers rather than centralising HR activity Proven experience advising and influencing at a senior level Comfortable leading projects independently in a fast-moving environment A self-starter who sees opportunity, takes initiative, and makes a role their own Excellent judgment, communication skills, and the confidence to challenge when needed Based within a commutable distance of Hertfordshire - 2 days per week in the office is expected This vacancy is being advertised by SRM Recruitment. To have a confidential conversation about this opportunity or your next career move, please contact Senior Consultant Lizzie Burgess at SRM Recruitment. Our Welwyn Garden City team specialises in placing permanent, temporary and contract professionals across Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing & Creative, Office Support, and Procurement & Supply Chain.