Junior Finance & Operations Assistant

Confidential; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Aldermaston, Berkshire is seeking a Junior Finance & Business Operations Assistant. The role offers hands-on experience across sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control, and broader business operations, ideal for developing practical finance skills and a long-term career in the function.

The candidate should be organised, hardworking and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach and a willingness to learn, with opportunities to progress toward more senior finance or

Qualifications

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, or related subject preferred.
• AAT Level 2 qualification or willingness to pursue it.
• Strong English and Maths, GCSE 6+ preferred.
• Hardworking, reliable, willing to learn.
• Interest in long-term career in finance and operations.
• Good communication with colleagues, customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Finance Administration: day-to-day support to the finance function, maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with reporting, reconciliations, and general finance administration.
• Sales Ledger: raise sales invoices, allocate customer payments, monitor outstanding balances, and support credit control activities.
• Purchase Ledger: process supplier invoices, check and reconcile supplier statements, maintain accurate purchase ledger records, and assist with supplier payment processes.
• Credit Control: monitor overdue accounts, follow up outstanding payments, and support the maintenance of healthy customer accounts.
• Business Operations & HR Support: support HR and administrative activities, including employee record-keeping, recruitment coordination, document preparation, and coordination across business functions.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Attention to detail

Organised

Proactive learner

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting

AAT Level 2

Job description

Junior Finance & Business Operations Assistant

Location: Aldermaston, Berkshire UK Salary: 27,000

This Junior Finance & Business Operations Assistant role is ideal for someone looking to develop a long-term career in finance, with hands-on experience across sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control, and wider business operations.

The successful candidate will be organised, hardworking, and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach and a willingness to learn. This role offers the opportunity to develop practical finance skills, gain exposure to business operations, and progress towards a more senior or management position over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Finance Administration: Provide day-to-day support to the finance function, maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with reporting, reconciliations, and general finance administration.
• Sales Ledger: Assist with raising sales invoices, allocating customer payments, monitoring outstanding balances, and supporting credit control activities.
• Purchase Ledger: Process supplier invoices, check and reconcile supplier statements, maintain accurate purchase ledger records, and assist with supplier payment processes.
• Credit Control: Help monitor overdue accounts, follow up outstanding payments, and support the maintenance of healthy customer accounts.
• Business Operations & HR Support: Support HR and administrative activities, including employee record-keeping, recruitment coordination, document preparation, and coordination across business functions.

Key Requirements

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related subject would be advantageous.
• An AAT Level 2 qualification, or willingness to work towards one, would be beneficial.
• Strong English and Maths skills, ideally with GCSE grades of 6 or above.
• A hardworking, reliable attitude and a genuine willingness to learn.
• An interest in developing a long-term career in finance and business operations.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, customers, and suppliers.

Career Development

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their career to gain practical experience across core finance functions, particularly sales and purchase ledger, credit control, and business operations. With training, experience, and continued development, there is potential to progress into a more senior finance position or management role in the future.