Job Title: Accounts Assistant Location: Hertford Hourly Rate: £14.00 per hour Contract: Temp to perm Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, pm with 1 hr for lunch Company Profile Our client is a well-established and growing business based in Hertford, seeking a proactive and organised Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a supportive and fast-paced environment. Purpose of the Role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in managing the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely processing across all finance functions. Key Responsibilities Manage credit control on a daily basis, including chasing outstanding payments and liaising with customers Process purchase ledger invoices, credits, and payments Maintain sales ledger, including processing invoices, credits, and receipts Perform regular bank reconciliations and allocate payments and receipts Assist with weekly payment runs Process staff expenses, including personal and company credit card expenses Act as the first point of contact for account-related queries Manage the Accounts team inbox and respond to enquiries promptly Liaise with internal departments, including the Operations team Handle incoming and outgoing accounts post Support the finance team with ad hoc duties as required Skills and Experience Required Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant role