Purchasing & Finance Assistant

Pioneering People; Liss Forest; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

entrustIT is seeking a Purchasing & Finance Assistant to join the Ringwood team in Hampshire. You will support purchasing across IT and Physical Infrastructure divisions, assist with supplier billing, pricing and general administration, and help maintain accurate records.

The role offers varied responsibilities in a growing technology and infrastructure business, with a focus on attention to detail and reliable execution. Full-time position in Ringwood.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial environment.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Methodical and detail-focused approach.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Friendly and professional telephone manner.
• Ability to solve problems and handle queries calmly.
• Confidence using IT systems and online platforms.
• Ability to work independently once you understand the task.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise effectively.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above.
• Experience with purchasing portals, trading platforms, finance systems or bookkeeping would be an advantage, but training can be provided where required.
• An accounting or bookkeeping qualification would be an advantage but we may also consider an accounting assistant apprenticeship for the right candidate

Responsibilities

• Processing purchasing requests across both divisions
• Liaising with suppliers and handling supplier bills and pricing
• Supporting client-related billing, pricing and transactions
• Chasing suppliers and dealing with purchasing queries
• Providing finance and general administrative support
• Managing paper records and company documentation
• Ordering office supplies and other business requirements
• Supporting administration such as advertising, signage, staff uniforms and DBS/CRB checks
• Liaising with landlords and contractors regarding building maintenance
• Supporting trading platform and purchasing portal administration
• Helping maintain accurate records and documentation

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

IT systems proficiency

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Accounting or bookkeeping apprenticeship

Tools

Purchasing portals

Finance systems

Bookkeeping software

Job description

Keep the business moving behind the scenes

Are you organised, commercially minded and someone who enjoys keeping things running smoothly?

entrustIT is looking for a Purchasing & Finance Assistant to join its team in Ringwood, Hampshire.

This is a varied role combining purchasing, finance support and general business administration, giving you the opportunity to become a key part of the day-to‑day operation.

Working closely with the Financial Controller and Purchasing Administrator, you’ll help manage purchasing activity across both our IT and Physical Infrastructure divisions, while supporting suppliers, billing, pricing and a range of wider administrative responsibilities.

If you’re naturally organised, confident communicating with people and take pride in getting the details right, this could be a great opportunity to build your career within a growing technology and infrastructure business.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your role will be varied, with purchasing at its heart. You’ll be responsible for:

• Processing purchasing requests across both divisions
• Liaising with suppliers and handling supplier bills and pricing
• Supporting client-related billing, pricing and transactions
• Chasing suppliers and dealing with purchasing queries
• Providing finance and general administrative support
• Managing paper records and company documentation
• Ordering office supplies and other business requirements
• Supporting administration such as advertising, signage, staff uniforms and DBS/CRB checks
• Liaising with landlords and contractors regarding building maintenance
• Supporting trading platform and purchasing portal administration
• Helping maintain accurate records and documentation

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need to be an expert in everything from day one. We’re looking for someone with a can‑do attitude, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to get things done.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience working in a commercial environment
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• A methodical and detail-focused approach
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A friendly and professional telephone manner
• The ability to solve problems and handle queries calmly
• Confidence using IT systems and online platforms
• The ability to work independently once you understand the task
• The ability to manage deadlines and prioritise effectively
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above
• Experience with purchasing portals, trading platforms, finance systems or bookkeeping would be an advantage, but training can be provided where required.
• An accounting or bookkeeping qualification would an advantage but we may also consider an accounting assistant apprenticeship for the right candidate

Why Join entrustIT?

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants variety, responsibility and the chance to become an important part of a busy commercial team.

Rather than being limited to one area, you’ll gain exposure to purchasing, finance, suppliers, clients and general business operations — making this a role where you can continually develop your skills.

The package includes:

• Full‑time position
• Based in Ringwood, Hampshire
• Varied responsibilities across purchasing, finance and administration
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to develop your commercial and financial experience

What’s Next?

If you’re organised, proactive and enjoy being the person who makes sure everything gets done properly, we’d love to hear from you.