Finance Assistant - Hybrid

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer.  Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”  Harriet Tubman.
 
Sheridan Maine is delighted to be partnering with a growing organisation based in Hertford to recruit a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic finance team in a business that is experiencing exciting growth, offering a supportive and collaborative working environment with a hybrid work pattern.
 
As Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations. You will be responsible for ensuring accuracy across reconciliations, ledgers, and reporting, while supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable processes. This role will also contribute to month-end, audit preparation, and ongoing process improvements.
 
Your responsibilities as the Finance Assistant will include:

• Manage bank reconciliations, ensuring any variances are investigated and resolved promptly.
• Support regular revenue reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Prepare aged debtor and creditor reports, maintaining the ledgers and resolving outstanding issues.
• Process employee expenses and company credit card transactions, ensuring policy compliance and timely reconciliation.
• Provide accounts payable support, including supplier setup, invoice/query resolution, and payment run preparation.
• Maintain organised, audit-ready financial records and assist with audit preparation.
• Support balance sheet reconciliations and contribute to month-end activities, including journal preparation and posting.

 
To be considered for the role of Finance Assistant:

• Previous experience in a finance assistant or similar role.
• Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• Organised and able to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

 
This position would be ideal for someone who is currently studying towards their accountancy qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA).  Study support is available.
 
What’s on Offer:

• Be part of a friendly and growing team.
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the Hertford office.
• Opportunity to develop your skills and progress your finance career.

 
If you’re a motivated Finance Assistant looking to join a business where you can make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
 
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.