Junior Finance Assistant

Reed; Essex; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private healthcare after qualifying

Employee ownership benefits

Mentoring from finance professionals

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

Reed in Barking, Essex is seeking a Junior Financial Accountant to join a well-established construction and property business. You will gain hands-on experience across accounting duties and receive ongoing training to support your professional development.

Working with a supportive finance team, you will handle purchase ledgers, month-end activities, reconciliations, and contribute to reporting while developing your finance career with AAT studies.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a finance or accounts environment.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and IT skills.
• GCSEs or A-Levels in Maths and English.
• AAT studies or a desire to pursue professional qualifications would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Finance experience

Advanced Excel

Time management

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSEs / A-Levels (Maths & English)

AAT studies advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software basics

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Accounting Support

• 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.

Finance & Business Support

• 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.

Systems & IT Support

• 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.

About You

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.

What's on Offer?

• 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

Interested?

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.