Finance Assistant

Rapier Employment; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant for a 6-month contract in Abingdon with hybrid working. Key responsibilities include preparing invoices, managing accounts receivable/payable, and supporting the finance team. Candidates must have AAT qualification or equivalent experience, with strong attention to detail and communication skills. This role involves full-time office work during initial training, transitioning to a hybrid model thereafter. Excellent organizational skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or equivalent experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Receivable and Payable is essential.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly sales invoices in collaboration with Operations.
• Issue invoices and follow up on payments via phone and email.
• Support credit control activities across designated accounts.

Skills

Accounts Receivable knowledge

Accounts Payable knowledge

Attention to detail

Time-management skills

Excel capability

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Finance Assistant (6-Month Contract) – Abingdon / Hybrid

Rapier Employment are recruiting a Finance Assistant on behalf of a well-established and growing business based in Abingdon. This is a 6-month contract offering hybrid working following an initial training period.

Role details

• Job Title: Finance Assistant
• Location: Abingdon (Hybrid – 50% office-based once trained)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 (40 hours per week)
• Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum (pro rata)
• Contract: Up to 6 months

During the training period, you will be required to attend the office full-time. Once trained, a hybrid working model applies.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and produce monthly sales invoices in collaboration with Operations
• Issue invoices and follow up payments via phone and email within agreed credit terms
• Support credit control activities across designated customer accounts
• Liaise with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams
• Assist with resolving escalated invoice queries
• Support preparation of debtor reports and bad debt provisions
• Match purchase orders to supplier invoices
• Assist with supplier payment runs
• Provide ad-hoc support to the wider Finance team as required

Experience & skills required

• AAT qualified or equivalent experience
• Strong Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable knowledge, including reconciliations
• High attention to detail with strong organisation and time-management skills
• Confident Excel and general systems capability
• Proactive, “can-do” approach with ownership mentality
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships
• Calm, solution-focused approach under pressure

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience using ERP systems

Interested?

Click Apply today or contact the Rapier Didcot branch for more information.

Rapier Employment is an equal opportunities employer. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.