Junior Finance Assistant

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, GB

About Franke

At Franke Coffee Systems, we believe every great coffee starts with great people.

We’re not just in the business of coffee machines: we’re in the business of creating exceptional coffee experiences. As a global leader in professional coffee solutions, we combine Swiss precision engineering, cutting-edge innovation, and customer insight to help businesses deliver unforgettable coffee moments, cup after cup.

As we continue to invest in our UK business and expand our team, there’s never been a better time to join us and be part of a company where every role contributes to something exceptional.

About the job

The Junior Finance Assistant supports the finance team with daily accounting tasks, financial administration, and routine reporting. The role helps maintain accurate financial records, processes transactions, and assists with month‑end and year‑end activities. It plays a key part in ensuring the finance function operates efficiently and provides reliable information to the wider business.

The role exists to keep financial processes running smoothly by handling transactional tasks, maintaining data accuracy, and supporting the finance team with essential administrative duties.

Your tasks

Accounts Payable and Receivable:

Process supplier invoices

Assist with customer invoicing

Allocate customer and supplier payments

Maintain accurate Finance records

Assist with basic invoicing and payment queries

Bank Reconciliation:

Assist with bank transactions and reconciliations

Help investigate differences when required

General Ledger Maintenance:

Assist in maintaining the General Ledger by posting journal entries and reconciling accounts

Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded and classified

Financial Reporting:

Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports

Provide support during audits

General Finance Support:

Respond to routine Finance queries from customers, suppliers and internal departments

Maintain Finance records and supporting documents

Assist with general Finance administration

Support the Finance team with month-end tasks when required

Assist with ad-hoc Finance tasks and projects

Complete assisgned tasks accurately and within agreed deadlines

Requirements

Minimum education requirements: A-levels or equivalent

Previous Finance, Accounting or office experience would be beneficial but is not essential

Strong interest in developing a career in Finance

Willingness to learn and develop

Basic Excel and Microsoft Office skills

SAP Business One knowledge is beneficial but not essential

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Positive and proactive attitude

What we offer you

Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Professional growth and development opportunities.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Be part of a company committed to excellence and innovation.

25 days of holidays

Private Healthcare for you, with the option to add partner and children

Life Insurance

Income Protection

EV car salary sacrifice

Cycle to work scheme

For more information see:  www.franke.com

Important information for all executive search companies, headhunters and HR consultants

The Franke Group does not accept unsolicited support from headhunters and personnel consultants for our career opportunities. Any CV/resume vitae submitted to Franke or its employees by external recruitment agencies without a valid written recruitment agreement related to the position in question shall be deemed the sole property of our company. In the event that a candidate presented by an agency is hired in our company and there is no prior agreement, no fee will be paid.