Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Location: Hertford
Hourly Rate: £14.00 per hour
Contract: Temp to perm
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9.00 - 5.00pm with 1 hr for lunch

Company Profile
Our client is a well-established and growing business based in Hertford, seeking a proactive and organised Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Purpose of the Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in managing the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely processing across all finance functions.
Key Responsibilities
Manage credit control on a daily basis, including chasing outstanding payments and liaising with customers
Process purchase ledger invoices, credits, and payments
Maintain sales ledger, including processing invoices, credits, and receipts
Perform regular bank reconciliations and allocate payments and receipts
Assist with weekly payment runs
Process staff expenses, including personal and company credit card expenses
Act as the first point of contact for account-related queries
Manage the Accounts team inbox and respond to enquiries promptly
Liaise with internal departments, including the Operations team
Handle incoming and outgoing accounts post
Support the finance team with ad hoc duties as required

Skills & Experience Required
Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant role
Good understanding of finance processes within a small business environment
Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise across all levels of the organisation
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Ideally working towards a recognised financial qualification (e.g. AAT)

Additional Information
Permanent, long term position available
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Free parking on site

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, advertised by SMT Recruitment (Smart10 Ltd), acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will contact you within three working days if you are shortlisted.
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