Junior Finance Assistant
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £25,000 per annum (increasing after probation)
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Opportunities like this do not come up very often!
Our client is a vibrant, busy, and rapidly growing services provider based in Bournemouth. Known for creating a great working environment. They are seeking a positive, and meticulous Junior Finance Assistant to join their friendly team.
If you have a bright, can-do attitude combined with an eagle eye for accuracy, this is the perfect place to kickstart or grow your finance career. Reporting to the Administration Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Processing Supplier Invoices: Accurately process incoming invoices received via post or email, ensuring they are correctly recorded and aligned with expected services.
* Invoice Verification: Identify and flag any service discrepancies between invoices and recorded data, communicating these issues swiftly to the relevant teams.
* Purchase Order Management: Complete Purchase Orders and extras within the Filemaker system to ensure flawless information for customer invoicing.
* Supplier Statement Reconciliation: Reconcile supplier statements, identify errors, calculate amounts for payment, and proactively contact suppliers regarding any missing invoices.
* Data Entry & System Maintenance: Electronically post invoice data into Sage accounting software, prioritising data integrity and compliance.
* Daily Office Administration: Manage daily high-volume admin tasks, including printing emailed invoices and ensuring the proper disposal/destruction of processed paperwork.
Skills and Experience Required:
* Prior experience in an administrative, data-entry, or finance-related role.
* Strong attention to detail and a passion for accuracy (you love getting the numbers right!).
* A bubbly, positive, and enthusiastic personality that enjoys communicating with suppliers and teams.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage daily paperwork and systems efficiently.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (experience with Sage or Filemaker is a massive bonus, but full training on their systems will be provided!).
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Our client truly believes in rewarding their hard-working team. Alongside standard company benefits, you will enjoy some incredible perks, including:
* Stunning Workspace: Modern, newly refurbished offices in central Bournemouth with vibrant break-out areas and excellent kitchen facilities.
* Health & Wellbeing: Access to fantastic onsite fitness facilities, alongside regular company-sponsored wellness initiatives.
* Time to Recharge: 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays), which increases with each consecutive year of service.
* Future Planning: Comprehensive company pension scheme and continuous career development pathways.
Roles with this business are highly sought after and rarely available. If you are a positive, detail-oriented individual looking for your next career step with a fantastic company, APPLY TODAY