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 reconcil...