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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