Accounts and Finance Assistant

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Hook Norton; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Accounts and Finance Assistant to join a friendly finance team in Banbury. The role requires at least 2 years of experience in accounts payable/receivable and involves managing financial records accurately, including reconciliations and processing invoices. The ideal candidate will have strong Microsoft Office skills and a proactive attitude. This position offers a competitive salary, a supportive working environment, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus annual performance bonus

35-hour working week with early finish Fridays

Relaxed, supportive working environment

Casual dress code

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Genuine opportunity for progression and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in accounts payable/receivable.
• Experience with SAGE 200 is beneficial.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile sales and purchase ledgers.
• Manage bank nominal account reconciliations.
• Process supplier invoices and reconcile statements.
• Produce BACS payment runs and urgent CHAPS payments.
• Handle unallocated cash and resolve payment queries.
• Chase overdue customer payments.
• Support cashflow reporting and finance-related queries.
• Assist with ad hoc finance duties.

Skills

Accounts payable/receivable experience

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Excellent attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

SAGE 200

Job description

Accounts and Finance Assistant

Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16

£28,000 per annum plus annual performance bonus

Commutable from Southam, Adderbury, Brackley, Buckingham or Bicester

Permanent office-based role with an early finish on a Friday

Working Monday to Friday 35hrs per week

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are seeking a motivated Accounts and Finance Assistant to join at friendly Finance team in Banbury. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in accounts payable/receivable who is looking to take ownership of key finance processes and grow within a supportive environment.

The Role

As Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for managing both accounts receivable and payable functions, ensuring accuracy and consistency across financial records. Your day-to-day will include:

• Reconciling sales and purchase ledgers.
• Managing bank nominal account reconciliations.
• Processing supplier invoices and reconciling supplier statements.
• Producing BACS payment runs and urgent CHAPS payments.
• Handling unallocated cash and resolving payment queries.
• Chasing overdue customer payments via calls and emails.
• Supporting cashflow reporting and acting as the first point of contact for finance-related queries.
• Assisting with ad hoc finance duties as required.

What We re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years experience in accounts payable/receivable.
• Experience with SAGE 200 is beneficial.
• AAT desirable but not essential.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
• A proactive, driven attitude with determination to succeed.
• Knowledge of manufacturing is desirable but not essential.

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary plus annual performance bonus.
• 35-hour working week with early finish Fridays.
• Relaxed, supportive working environment.
• Casual dress code.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available.
• Genuine opportunity for progression and development.

This is an exciting role for someone who wants to take ownership of finance processes and grow their career in a dynamic environment.

If you would like to apply for the role of Accounts and Finance Assistant then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Deb on (phone number removed).

Closing date is 10.1.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.