JUNIOR FINANCE ASSISTANT

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!