Accounts and Finance Assistant

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Oxford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruiting agency in Oxford is seeking a motivated Accounts and Finance Assistant to join a friendly finance team. The role involves managing accounts receivable and payable, ensuring accuracy, and providing support for finance-related queries. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years experience in accounts payable/receivable and strong Microsoft Office skills. This position offers a competitive salary, an annual performance bonus, and a 35-hour workweek with early finishes on Fridays.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Early finish on Fridays

Relaxed working environment

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounts payable or receivable.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and payable functions.
• Reconcile sales and purchase ledgers.
• Process supplier invoices and manage bank reconciliations.
• Chase overdue customer payments.
• Support cashflow reporting.

Skills

Accounts payable/receivable experience

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Strong communication

Proactive attitude

Education

AAT preferred but not essential

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.