Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant
Location: Hitchin, Herts
Salary: £24k
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Mon Thu 9:00am 4:45pm, Fri 8:30am 4:00pm (35 hours per week)

Finance Assistant 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 processing and administration. This is a varied role, requiring a proactive, can-do approach.

Finance Assistant 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

Finance Assistant Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable:

• Monitor inboxes and respond within agreed SLA
• Raise customer invoices and email to customers
• Chase overdue invoices and manage credit control
• Reconcile aged debtors at month end
• Process debit/credit card payments by telephone

Accounts Payable:

• Enter expense invoices and resolve queries
• Process staff expenses in line with company policies
• Handle petty cash
• Reconcile aged creditors 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 and manage meter readings/queries
• Assist with year-end financial audit
• Undertake ad hoc tasks as required

Finance Assistant What We re Looking For:

• Experience in a similar finance/administration role
• Good knowledge of financial systems (training provided)
• Proficient in MS Outlook and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to prioritise workload
• Strong communicator and team player, able to work independently when required

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

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