Purchasing & Finance Assistant

Job Description

Purchasing andamp; Finance Assistant | Ringwood, Hampshire | andpound;27,500andndash;andpound;30,000 DOE

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 andamp; 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, youandrsquo;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 youandrsquo;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 Youandrsquo;ll Be Doing

Your role will be varied, with purchasing at its heart. Youandrsquo;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 Weandrsquo;re Looking For

You donandrsquo;t need to be an expert in everything from day one. Weandrsquo;re looking for someone with a can-do attitude, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to get things done.

Youandrsquo;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, youandrsquo;ll gain exposure to purchasing, finance, suppliers, clients and general business operations andmdash; making this a role where you can continually develop your skills.

The package includes:

• andpound;27,500andndash;andpound;30,000, depending on experience
• 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

Whatandrsquo;s Next?

If youandrsquo;re organised, proactive and enjoy being the person who makes sure everything gets done properly, weandrsquo;d love to hear from you. APPLY NOW for immediate consideration.