Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Location: Hereford (Own Transport required due to location)
Salary: £29,000
Hours: Full Time | 37.5 Hours Per Week | Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Are you an experienced Finance Assistant looking for a varied role within a professional and supportive team?

We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a well-established property management business based in Hereford, supporting clients across Herefordshire, Shropshire, surrounding counties and Wales.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated accounts servicing team where you will manage your own portfolio of clients and take responsibility for a range of key accounting processes, including sales and purchase ledger, bank reconciliations, VAT returns and management reporting.

The successful candidate will ideally be AAT qualified or actively working towards qualifications and will have strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Managing client sales ledger, including monthly rent demand generation, rent receipting and monitoring aged debtors
Maintaining client purchase ledger, including invoice processing, preparing BACS payments and monitoring aged creditors
Completing monthly bank account reconciliations for clients
Preparing VAT returns, including Partial Exemption calculations
Producing monthly management reports, client statements and cash flow analysis
Preparing annual accounts information for clients’ accountants
Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring client confidentiality at all times
About You

AAT qualified or working towards AAT qualification
Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns with a good understanding of VAT processes
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Calm and professional when working under pressure
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working as part of a team while managing individual responsibilities
A positive attitude and a willingness to support colleagues
Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Willingness to learn and use new in-house IT systems
A high level of discretion and commitment to maintaining client confidentiality
Benefits

Salary of £29,000
25 days annual leave plus public holidays
Additional leave during the period between Christmas and New Year
Free on-site parking
Subsidised travel if required to work from another office location
Subsidised training and career development opportunities
Opportunity to develop your skills within a respected and established business
If you are looking for a varied finance role within a friendly and professional environment, this could be the perfect opportunity to progress your career.

Please send your cv in confidence to

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