Finance Assistant

Butler Rose Ltd; Banbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive brand is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join their finance team in North Oxfordshire. This role is initially temporary with chances of becoming permanent. Responsibilities include processing invoices, managing supplier accounts, and supporting month-end processes. Candidates should have experience in Accounts Payable, proficiency in accounting systems, and strong attention to detail. The position offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Study support upon permanent appointment

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative finance team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a fast-paced Accounts Payable environment is essential.
• Capable of producing both financial and non-financial reports.
• Proactive, organized, and eager to develop within a leading business.

Responsibilities

• Process all invoices accurately matching to purchase orders.
• Manage supplier account set-ups and perform regular reconciliations.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Review and manage open purchase orders.
• Support weekly and urgent payment requests.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Confident in accounting systems

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Strong attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

AAT qualification (or currently studying)

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Finance Assistant - Leading Automotive Brand | North Oxfordshire | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

Are you ready to accelerate your finance career with one of the UK's most respected automotive brands?

I'm working with a market-leading automotive company based in North Oxfordshire to recruit an experienced Finance Assistant to join their busy and high-performing finance team. This role will start on a temporary basis with the strong potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

As the successful Finance Assistant, you'll play a key role within one of the company's busiest divisions, taking ownership of core Accounts Payable activities while supporting the wider finance team with month-end processes and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Process all invoices accurately, ensuring they are correctly matched to purchase orders and updated on the ERP system.
• Manage supplier account set-ups and perform regular supplier statement reconciliations.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve any invoice or payment discrepancies.
• Review and manage open purchase orders, including GRNI.
• Support weekly and urgent payment requests.
• Assist the Management Accountant and Finance Manager with ad-hoc financial duties.

About You

• Previous experience within a fast-paced Accounts Payable environment is essential.
• Confident user of accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Capable of producing both financial and non-financial reports.
• An AAT qualification (or currently studying) is advantageous.
• Proactive, organised, and eager to develop within a leading business.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a prestigious automotive brand with genuine scope for career progression.
• A temp-to-perm position with study support available upon permanent appointment.
• A supportive and collaborative finance team environment.
• Office-based role, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm.

If you're looking for a hands-on finance role within a leading organisation where you can develop your skills and progress your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your finance career or get in contact for further information. [e-mail] / 07918 459 322

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.