Accounts Assistant

A well-established professional services provider based in Hertfordshire is seeking a confident and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join the finance department on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and a proactive mindset to support senior finance staff and play a key role in the day-to-day running of financial operations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of duties including supplier invoice processing, reconciliations, monthly journals, and credit control, alongside providing wider administrative and financial support to the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist senior finance staff with the preparation of month-end accounts


• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations


• Post monthly journals and ensure accurate financial records


• Process supplier and purchase invoices, reconciling statements and chasing any missing documentation


• Respond to internal and external queries via email and phone in a timely and professional manner


• Monitor utility contracts and compare market rates prior to renewal to ensure cost efficiency


• Manage coding and processing of ad hoc invoices, including downloading and verifying supporting data


• Maintain and post credit card expenditure documentation to the accounts system


• Collate financial data in support of SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting) obligations


• Administer petty cash processes including reconciliation, coding, and supplier allocations


• Oversee debtor ledger, monitoring outstanding payments and issuing appropriate reminders


• Provide general administrative and financial support as required

About You:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail


• Fully IT literate, with confidence using Microsoft Word and Excel (essential)


• Ability to effectively prioritise workload


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Committed to providing first-class customer service


• Professional, punctual and of smart appearance/well presented


• A positive, flexible and proactive approach to problem-solving

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £27,000 – £32,000 (dependent on experience)


• 20 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)


• Nest pension scheme


• Free on-site parking


• Friendly, stable working environment with opportunities to grow

Hours of Work: 8.30am-5.30pm (Hour for Lunch)

This position would suit a motivated finance professional looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and collaborative setting.