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Entry Level Finance Role

Robert Half
Berkshire Contract GBP 27,300 – 29,250
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Junior 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 Role You 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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