Finance Admin

Trades Workforce Solutions; Witney; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering company in Witney is seeking a Finance Administrator to manage all purchasing and sales invoices, reconcile accounts, and support the commercial team with RFQ administration. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in finance and proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Excel. This dynamic role encompasses vital financial tasks and offers opportunities for progression within a growing engineering business. Competitive salary and additional benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Long‑term stability

On‑site parking

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance or accounts administration role, ideally within engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of invoice workflows and financial record‑keeping.
• Professional and discreet, with the ability to handle sensitive financial data.

Responsibilities

• Process and record all purchase and sales invoices.
• Reconcile accounts and monitor payment terms.
• Assist the commercial team in managing and tracking RFQs.

Skills

Finance administration

Xero proficiency

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Invoice workflows

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Confident communication

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Opportunity: Finance Administrator

Location: Witney, Oxfordshire
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Full‑Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5pm

Overview

We are supporting a precision CNC machining company based in Oxfordshire with their search for a finance admin. The company focusses on delivering high‑specification components to the automotive, Formula 1, motorsport, and aerospace industries. Renowned for our dedication to quality and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

Invoice & Finance Administration

• Process and record all purchase and sales invoices using Xero.
• Reconcile accounts, monitor payment terms, and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve invoice or payment queries.
• Support basic month‑end procedures as required by the Finance Manager.

RFQ & Work‑Winning Support

• Assist the commercial team in managing and tracking RFQs and customer enquiries.
• Maintain accurate internal records of quotations, job statuses, and customer interactions.
• Prepare order confirmations and support the administrative process for new and repeat work.

Payroll Support

• Collect and record timesheets and overtime data for payroll processing.
• Support with employee expense claims and payroll reporting.
• Liaise with external payroll providers as needed.

General Administrative Duties

• Maintain financial and commercial filing systems, ensuring data accuracy.
• Prepare reports, summaries, or documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide general office support and collaborate with the wider team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance or accounts administration role, ideally within engineering or manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong understanding of invoice workflows, credit control, and financial record‑keeping.
• Familiarity with RFQs or commercial quoting processes is advantageous.
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and organisational skills.
• Professional and discreet, with the ability to handle sensitive financial data.
• Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with internal teams and external partners.

Day‑to‑Day

Your day will involve processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and supporting the commercial team with RFQ administration. You will also assist with payroll tasks, maintain accurate records, and ensure smooth communication with suppliers, customers, and external payroll providers. This role offers a dynamic mix of finance and administrative responsibilities within a fast‑paced engineering environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Long‑term stability within a growing and innovative engineering business.
• Opportunity to contribute to projects at the forefront of motorsport and aerospace industries.
• Supportive team culture with clear opportunities for progression.
• On‑site parking and additional company benefits.

If this role is of interest to you, please get in contact with me via email - [e-mail]