Finance Assistant
- Vitae Financial Recruitment
- Hertford, Hertfordshire
- Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Accounting
Job Description
Finance Assistant - Hertford Area (On-Site, Full Time or Part Time - Immediate Start Required)
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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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
AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment
We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
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