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