Finance Assistant

Company: Absolute Recruit
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Location: Hertford
Job Description:

Finance Assistant opportunity with a successful, growing business offering a supportive team environment and progression. Location: Hertford Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 We are working with a successful and growing business based in Hertford who are looking for a Finance Assistant to join their established finance team. This is a broad and varied position, offering exposure across transactional finance, VAT, expenses and payroll, with plenty of opportunity to develop and take on additional responsibility over time.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Raising invoices and supporting with sales ledger duties

  • Setting up new customer accounts and resolving account queries

  • Assisting with quarterly VAT returns and wider VAT administration

  • Processing employee expenses and credit card claims

  • Supporting with monthly payroll and pension administration

  • Maintaining accurate finance records and reconciliations

  • Assisting with reporting and general finance administration

  • Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties


The Ideal Candidate:



  • Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant or similar finance position

  • Ideally studying towards an AAT qualification

  • Experience using Sage 50 would be beneficial

  • Good Excel skills

  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

  • Confident managing a varied workload within a busy environment

  • Keen to learn and continue developing within finance


Benefits:



  • Salary of £32,000 – £35,000 depending on experience

  • Possible study support

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

  • Annual bonus scheme

  • Private health insurance

  • Genuine opportunity for progression and development


This is a great opportunity to join a growing business offering a supportive working environment and plenty of scope to develop your finance career.

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Posted: September 24th, 2026