Finance Assistant

Location: Ware, SG12 Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 Working Hours: Monday - Friday (9am-5pm) Job Code: MJ2339 Finance Assistant My client based in Ware is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong Sage 50 experience, excellent attention to detail, and a desire to grow their career across all areas of finance. Working in a modern, collaborative office, this role offers broad exposure across sales ledger, VAT, monthly payroll, and expenses, making it the perfect opportunity for a proactive team player seeking continuous professional development. Key Responsibilities: Onboard new customer accounts, issue pro-forma and project invoices, and handle customer account queries. Assist with quarterly domestic VAT return preparation and support overseas VAT administration. Set up new starters, process amendments, run monthly payroll using Sage 50, and manage pension file uploads and employee queries. Process employee credit card and mileage claims, maintain petty cash reconciliations, and support the implementation of an expenses portal. Maintain paperless digital filing systems, assist with National Statistics returns, and assist with general finance duties. Candidate Requirements: AAT Level 3 qualification (or studying towards), with a strong desire to learn and develop skills. Hands-on experience using Sage 50 Accounts, Sage 50 Payroll, and Microsoft Excel. Excellent organisational abilities, precision with numbers, and strong ..... full job details .....