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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
