<p><strong>Finance Assistant</strong><br>Location: Hitchin, Herts<br>Salary: £24k<br>Job Type: Permanent<br>Hours: Mon–Thu 9:00am–4:45pm, Fri 8:30am–4:00pm (35 hours per week)</p><p><strong>Finance Assistant – About our client:</strong><br>Our client, a small and friendly team based in Hitchin, is looking for a Finance Assistant to support the Finance Supervisor with day-to-day financial processing and administration. This is a varied role, requiring a proactive, can-do approach.</p><p><strong>Finance Assistant – Details:</strong></p><ul><li>35 hours per week, Monday–Thursday 9:00am–4:45pm, Friday 8:30am–4:00pm</li><li>Healthcare scheme available after probation</li><li>Supportive, collaborative team environment</li></ul><p><strong>Finance Assistant – Responsibilities:</strong><br><strong>Accounts Receivable:</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor inboxes and respond within agreed SLA</li><li>Raise customer invoices and email to customers</li><li>Chase overdue invoices and manage credit control</li><li>Reconcile aged debtors at month end</li><li>Process debit/credit card payments by telephone</li></ul><p><strong>Accounts Payable:</strong></p><ul><li>Enter expense invoices and resolve queries</li><li>Process staff expenses in line with company policies</li><li>Handle petty cash</li><li>Reconcile aged creditors at month end</li></ul><p><strong>Administration:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate financial records and spreadsheets</li><li>Provide administrative support and communicate with customers and suppliers</li><li>Book hotel rooms for Sales Account Managers as required</li><li>Maintain utility accounts and manage meter readings/queries</li><li>Assist with year-end financial audit</li><li>Undertake ad hoc tasks as required</li></ul><p><strong>Finance Assistant – What We’re Looking For:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in a similar finance/administration role</li><li>Good knowledge of financial systems (training provided)</li><li>Proficient in MS Outlook and Excel</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to prioritise workload</li><li>Strong communicator and team player, able to work independently when required</li></ul><p>If you are interested in this role, please apply with your most recent CV.</p><p>Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.</p>