Finance Assistant

Astute Recruitment; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job description

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