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