Junior Accounts Assistant

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Posted 2 days ago, valid for 12 days

Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 3ES, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their finance career, eager to gain hands-on experience while working toward professional qualifications.
The role includes managing credit control, processing purchase and sales ledger transactions, and reconciling company credit card expenses.
Candidates should have a basic understanding of financial processes in a small business and a genuine interest in pursuing a finance career.
The full-time, permanent position offers a starting salary of £18,000 – £22,000, depending on experience.
Additional benefits include study support after probation, 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a company pension scheme.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their finance career, eager to gain hands-on experience while working toward professional qualifications.What You'll Be Doing:You’ll support the finance function with a variety of day-to-day tasks, including:

Managing credit control, including following up on outstanding payments and maintaining regular contact with clients
Processing purchase ledger transactions such as invoices, credit notes, and payments
Handling sales ledger duties including invoice creation, credit notes, and customer receipts
Reconciling and processing company credit card expenses
Responding to internal and external finance-related queries
Overseeing the finance team’s shared inbox and ensuring timely responses
Collaborating with operations and other internal departments
Supporting with general finance administration and ad hoc tasks as needed

What We're Looking For:

Someone who is organised, detail-focused, and comfortable communicating with colleagues and clients at all levels
A basic understanding of financial processes within a small business environment
A genuine interest in building a finance career and studying towards a recognised qualification (such as AAT)

What’s on Offer:

Full-time, permanent role
Starting salary: £18,000 – £22,000 (dependent on experience)
Study support after probation, including day release to attend college
21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Free on-site parking

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