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‑motived 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr