Finance Assistant in Hemel Hempstead - Think Accountancy and Finance

A well-established organisation based in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience across accounts payable, credit control and general finance support, looking for a role with long-term potential.

The client is looking for someone who can start immediately on a temporary to permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing accounts payable invoices, including coding, posting and reconciliations
• Matching supplier invoices to goods receipts and resolving discrepancies
• Preparing supplier payments and employee expense payments
• Managing supplier statement reconciliations and invoice queries
• Allocating customer cash receipts and supporting automated processes
• Chasing overdue payments and maintaining accurate customer records
• Supporting credit control procedures, including credit limits and order release
• Assisting with month-end close activities
• Maintaining and reconciling the cash book
• Supporting internal finance processes and ad-hoc administration

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience working within a finance office environment
• Good standard of Maths and English
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Desirable:

• Experience using SAP or similar finance systems
• Exposure to automated or robotic finance processes
• AAT or other accounting qualifications (or working towards)

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and organised with good problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and professional telephone manner
• Able to work collaboratively within a team
• Enthusiastic, reliable and keen to learn

Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.