Accounts Assistant

Working Pattern: Hybrid working available after probation, with a minimum of two days per week in the office I’m working with a well-established business in Hertfordshire that is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant into its finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone who has already gained some experience in accounts, finance administration or a busy office-based role, and is now looking to build on that experience in a more finance-focused position. The role would suit someone who enjoys working with numbers, has good attention to detail and is confident using Excel. You’ll be supporting a busy finance team with a mix of reconciliations, billing administration, data input, reporting support and general accounts-related queries. Some bookkeeping knowledge, AAT studies or previous exposure to reconciliations, invoices, accruals or prepayments would be useful. The role will include: • Preparing, checking and updating financial information • Maintaining accurate records across spreadsheets and internal systems • Supporting with billing, invoice and recharge-related administration • Reconciling income, costs and other financial data • Helping to investigate and resolve finance-related queries • Reviewing supplier information and assisting with cost allocation • Supporting internal reporting and deadline tracking • Assisting with month-end, year-end and ad hoc finance tasks • Liaising with colleagues across the wider business to ensure information is accurate and received on time I’m looking for someone with: • Previous experience in accounts, finance administration or a similar office-based role • Good Excel skills and confidence working with data • Strong attention to detail and accuracy • A basic understanding of bookkeeping or reconciliations • Good written and verbal communication skills • A calm, organised and reliable approach • The ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines • AAT studies, or an interest in developing within accounts, would be beneficial but not essential This would be a strong fit for someone looking to develop their finance career within a supportive, professional environment, where they can continue building their accounting knowledge over time. Please get in touch for more information.