Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant | Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire | Part‑Time (20 hours per week, Monday-Friday) | £25,000-£30,000 Pro Rata

We are looking for an organised and detail‑focused Finance Assistant to join our Finance team on a part‑time basis, working 20 hours per week across five days. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in accuracy and is looking for a flexible opportunity within a friendly and supportive team.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will play an important role in supporting the day‑to‑day operation of the Finance Department, ensuring financial information is processed accurately and efficiently.

As part of the Muraspec team, you will help maintain accurate financial records and provide valuable support across a range of finance activities.

• Processing purchase invoices and maintaining supplier accounts
• Recording daily cash receipts and allocating customer payments
• Preparing monthly bank reconciliations
• Producing supplier payment runs
• Processing employee expenses and company credit card transactions
  
  Posting accounting journals
• Assisting with month‑end and year‑end financial processes
• Responding to supplier and customer finance queries
• Supporting audit activities and maintaining accurate financial records
• Providing general administrative support to the Finance team

• Experienced in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Cashier or similar finance role
• Comfortable using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Experienced in purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• A confident communicator with a professional and approachable manner
• Trustworthy and able to maintain strict confidentiality
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• An AAT qualification or currently working towards one
• Experience with in a manufacturing or distribution environment

As an employee‑owned business, every member of the Muraspec team plays a part in our success. We offer the opportunity to build a rewarding career in a collaborative environment where your contribution is recognised, your development is supported, and your work has a real impact.

• Competitive salary
• Part‑time hours — 20 hours per week worked over five days
• Company pension scheme
• Employee‑Owned Trust benefits
• Generous holiday entitlement (pro rata)
• Free on‑site parking
• Training and development opportunities
• A friendly, collaborative and supportive working environment