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Finance Assistant

Astute Recruitment Limited
Posted 19 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Ripley, Derbyshire DE5, England

Salary

£24,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Astute Recruitment is looking for a Junior Finance Assistant for a full-time office-based role in Ripley, offering a salary between £24,000 and £25,500.
  • The position requires a background in office administration or finance and involves assisting in the preparation of monthly Management Accounts and recording financial transactions.
  • Key responsibilities include reconciling supplier statements, managing credit insurance limits, and performing daily bank reconciliations.
  • Candidates should possess strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, and experience with Microsoft D365 or Dynamics AX is desirable.
  • Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment are essential for this role.
  • 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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In order to submit this application, a TotalJobs account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all TotalJobs’ services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to TotalJobs’ Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to TotalJobs and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.