Junior Finance Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
This role is 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm
Entry level, ideal for those looking to gain experience in a finance function.
Job Purpose
Working as part of a fast paced & dedicated finance team you will be responsible for all aspects of general finance administration to support the Assistant Finance Manager in providing an efficient and effective finance function.
Role Responsibilities
Your duties will include all aspects of general finance administration including:
- Assisting the Ledger Clerks on the purchase ledger and overall finance function
- Matching purchase invoices with goods received notes
- Inputting Stock & Non-Stock invoices
- Resolving invoice queries and creating credit requests when required
- Supporting the office with customer inquiries
- Answering phone calls and resolving events queries
- General office duties, filing, photocopying etc.
- Ensuring GDPR policies are adhered to.
- Complete and comply with all training, including health and safety training.
- Ensure that the department is maintained to be safe for team and visitors and to report hazards or unsafe working practices if seen.
Required qualifications & experience
- GCSE Maths & English to C or equivalent.
- IT literate – confident using Microsoft programs such as Outlook and Excel and can learn new programs quickly.
Preferred qualifications & experience
- Previous experience using Sage 200, Corby & Fellas or Cenpac.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 32.5 per week
Salary: Up to £18,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Junior Finance Assistant roles across Ruxley Manor Garden Centre's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18,000 - £18,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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