Accounts & Finance Assistant — 35h, Early Friday Finish

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

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.