Full job descriptionJunior Finance Assistant (Payroll & Accounts Payable)Location: Wokingham, Berkshire
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Salary: £25,000-£28,000 (upon permanent appointment)
Temporary Rate: £14.00 per hour + holiday pay
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Finance Assistant to join a friendly finance team in Wokingham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their career, such as a recent graduate, college leaver, or someone looking to gain their first experience in finance.
No previous payroll experience is required. Full training will be provided. The key is a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong attention to detail.
This role begins on a temporary basis with the intention of becoming permanent following a successful probation period.
The RoleYou will be working within a payroll and finance team of four, supporting a specialist area of payroll relating to CIS (Construction Industry Scheme), as well as assisting with Accounts Payable and general finance administration.
This is a varied, hands-on role where you will gain exposure to payroll processing, purchase ledger, and general finance support tasks.
Key Responsibilities*Supporting CIS payroll processing within the payroll team
*Assisting with Accounts Payable transactions and invoice processing
*Reconciling supplier accounts and ledger balances
*Supporting data entry, scanning, and document organisation
*Assisting with payment runs and routine finance checks
*Helping maintain accurate financial records
*Assisting with travel and hotel bookings when required
*Supporting the payroll and finance team with general administrative tasks
*Getting involved in ad hoc duties as required
About You*Looking for your first role in finance or payroll
*Keen to learn and develop new skills
*Strong attention to detail and good numerical ability
*Organised and reliable
*Comfortable working in a structured, process-driven environment
*Good communication skills and a team player
*Basic Excel and Microsoft Office skills advantageous
*Happy with 5 days in the office.
No prior finance experience is required as full training will be provided.
What’s on Offer?*Immediate start available
*Temporary to permanent opportunity
*Full training and ongoing support
*Exposure to payroll and Accounts Payable
*Friendly and supportive team environment (Payroll team of 4)
*Career progression opportunities within finance
*Office-based during initial training period (5 days per week in office)
*Hybrid working available once permanent (up to 2 days from home, subject to performance and business needs)
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