Junior Finance Administrator

Confidential; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive onboarding

Workplace culture

Career stability

Job summary

Confidential in Bournemouth is seeking a Junior Finance Administrator to support daily financial operations and sales ledger processing. You will report to the Finance Manager, logging invoices and assisting with reconciliations in a hands-on role.

The position starts as a temporary arrangement with the potential to become permanent. You should bring detail orientation, good communication, and a proactive mindset to thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to accurate, timely financial

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a finance, data-entry, or general office administration role.
• Strong attention to detail with numbers and figures.
• Clear, friendly approach when communicating with suppliers and colleagues.
• Good time-management skills to handle daily paperwork.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; knowledge of Sage or FileMaker is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Log incoming supplier invoices received via post and email, checking details against records.
• Spot and investigate billing errors between invoices and internal data, resolving issues.
• Process purchase orders and additional costs in the internal system to keep billing accurate.
• Reconcile supplier accounts, manage payment runs, and contact suppliers about missing paperwork.
• Input accurate invoice data into Sage accounting software and keep records up to date.
• Handle daily administrative duties, digital filing and secure disposal of paperwork.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Sage

FileMaker

Job description

Junior Finance Administrator

Location: Bournemouth

Salary: £25,000 per annum (increasing after probation)

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am 5:30pm

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a busy, fast-growing service provider based in central Bournemouth. Well-known for their great workplace culture, and genuine commitment to staff wellbeing, they are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Finance Administrator to join their team.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a hands‑on role in supporting daily financial operations, statement reconciliations, and sales ledger processing.

If you bring a sharp eye for detail, strong communication skills, and a positive, practical attitude, this role offers an ideal step to kickstart or build your career in corporate finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Invoice Processing - Log incoming supplier invoices received via post and email, checking details accurately against operational records.
• Discrepancy Resolution - Spot and investigate billing errors between invoices and internal data, clearing up issues quickly with internal teams.
• Purchase Order Administration - Process purchase orders and additional costs in the internal system to keep client billing accurate.
• Supplier Statement Reconciliation - Reconcile supplier accounts, work out payment runs, spot mistakes, and contact suppliers directly about missing paperwork.
• Data Entry & System Updates - Input accurate invoice data into core Sage accounting software, keeping records clear and up to date.
• General Office Administration - Handle daily administrative duties, digital filing, and secure paperwork disposal.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a positive, clear thinking individual who works well in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys getting the details right.

Key Qualifications & Attributes

• Relevant Experience - Prior experience in a finance, data-entry, or general office administration role.
• Numeracy & Accuracy - Strong attention to detail with a natural comfort working with numbers and figures.
• Communication Skills - A clear, friendly approach when speaking with suppliers and colleagues.
• Organisational Ability - Good time‑management skills with the ability to handle daily paperwork and keep on top of tasks.
• Software Literacy - Confident using Microsoft Office. (Knowledge of Sage or FileMaker is a bonus, but full training on their systems will be given).

What the Business Offers

• Comprehensive Onboarding - Full training on internal processes and software management systems.
• Workplace Culture - Join a friendly, supportive team within a well-regarded commercial organisation.
• Career Stability - Long-term career security with ongoing opportunities to develop your operational skills.