Finance Assistant - Hertford Area (On-Site, Full Time - Immediate Start Required) Salary: £28,500-£30,000 depending on experience Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (on-site) Location: Hertford - own transport essential We're supporting a long-established, SME organisation near Hertford who urgently require a Finance Assistant to join their team. Due to workload demands, they are ideally looking for someone who can start immediately or at very short notice. This role sits within a small finance function, working closely with the Finance Manager across a broad range of day-to-day accounting and administrative responsibilities. It would suit an experienced finance administrator or a recent finance graduate with some hands-on exposure who's ready to step into a fast-paced, varied role. Key Responsibilities * Entering and uploading supplier and customer invoices into the accounting system * Maintaining accurate financial records and updating customer/supplier data * Raising purchase orders, matching and coding invoices * Carrying out credit control duties, including chasing overdue payments * Assisting with general administrative tasks and ad-hoc finance projects * Handling incoming phone calls and enquiries professionally * Providing reception cover during busy periods, breaks, or annual leave Person Specification * Some prior finance experience or relevant finance/accounting education * Strong organisational and problem-solving skills * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal * Competent with MS Office, especially Excel * Experience using Xero or a similar accounting package * Full driving licence and access to a car What's on Offer * Immediate start available * Competitive salary based on experience * Supportive working environment within a small, friendly team * Great opportunity to gain well-rounded finance experience AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration