Office-Based Role
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £24,000 - £25,500
Holiday Entitlement: 25 days per annum plus Bank Holidays
Astute Recruitment is partnering with a fantastic Ripley-based company seeking to hire a Junior Finance Assistant. This role is ideal for someone with a background in office administration or finance who is looking to join a stable business with ongoing support from an experienced Financial Controller.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely monthly Management Accounts
Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded within the accounting system
Assist the Accounts Assistant with matching purchase invoices to delivery notes and purchase orders
Obtain managerial authorisation for purchase invoices
Reconcile supplier statements
Allocate customer payments
Chase overdue debts to maintain healthy cash flow
Upload monthly financial data to the Credit Insurance portal
Manage credit insurance limits to mitigate financial risk
Maintain and post cashbook transactions
Perform daily bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy
Key Skills & Requirements:
Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Previous experience using Microsoft D365 or Dynamics AX is desirable
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
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