Junior Finance Assistant

Junior Financial Accountant

Barking, Essex £28,000 - £33,000 per annum Full-Time, Permanent

Looking to Build a Long-Term Career in Finance?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and motivated individual to join a well-established construction and property business as a Junior Financial Accountant. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop a successful career within finance, gaining hands-on experience across multiple areas of accounting while receiving ongoing training and professional development support.

Working closely with an experienced finance team and senior finance professionals, you will be exposed to a broad range of accounting responsibilities, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress beyond a traditional accounts assistant position.

• Managing purchase ledger processes and supplier payments.
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations.
• Assisting with month-end reconciliations.
• Supporting bank reconciliations and petty cash administration.
• Processing and reconciling employee expenses.

• Posting journals and supporting wider accounting activities.
• Assisting with subcontractor payment processing and verification.
• Supporting management accounting processes.
• Calculating and posting internal cost recharges.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and databases.

• Maintaining compliance records and financial documentation.
• Supporting senior finance staff with ad-hoc projects and reporting requirements.
• Taking ownership of additional responsibilities as the role develops.
• Working collaboratively across different departments within the business.

• Providing basic office and systems support following training.
• Assisting colleagues with day-to-day technology-related queries.
• Supporting ongoing improvements to business processes and systems.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience within a finance or accounts environment.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general IT skills.
• GCSEs or A-Levels in Maths and English.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  
  A positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• An interest in developing a long-term career in finance.
• AAT studies or a desire to pursue professional qualifications would be advantageous.

• Salary of £28,000 - £33,000 per annum
• Full support towards AAT studies and professional development
• Exposure to all areas of accounting and finance
• Clear long-term progression opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare after qualifying period
• Employee ownership benefits
• Mentoring from experienced finance professionals
• Stable and growing business with an excellent reputation

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to accelerate their finance career within a supportive environment that actively invests in employee development and progression.