About this role
This permanent Junior Finance & Operations Assistant role in Aldermaston offers the chance to develop practical finance skills and gain exposure to business operations, with the potential to progress towards a more senior or management position over time. The successful candidate will be organised, hardworking and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach and a willingness to learn. Responsibilities include providing day-to-day support to the finance function, maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with reporting, reconciliations and general finance administration. The role also involves sales ledger duties such as raising sales invoices and allocating customer payments, purchase ledger processing, credit control, and support for HR and administrative activities.
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.
To apply for this Junior Finance & Business Operations Assistant role based in Aldermaston, Berkshire, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed).