Finance Assistant

The Recruitment Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in Oxford is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team. This full-time role involves handling transactional finance, bank reconciliations, and month-end reporting. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of finance experience, be AAT qualified or working towards it, and be proficient in Sage 50 and Excel. Flexible working patterns are considered, making it a great opportunity for those looking to grow their finance career.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Early Friday finish

Qualifications

• 2-5 years finance experience is required.
• AAT qualification is preferred.
• Proficient in Excel including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables.

Responsibilities

• Handle multi-currency bank reconciliations.
• Manage purchase and sales ledgers.
• Process supplier invoices and expenses.

Skills

Finance experience

Proficient in Sage 50

Proficient in Excel

Experience with eCommerce or stock-based businesses

Education

AAT qualified or working towards

Tools

Sage 50

Excel

Job description

Overview

Finance Assistant
Office-based Flexible working patterns considered
Mon Thurs: 9am–5pm Fri: 9am–3pm
Full-time Permanent

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team in a fast-paced, product-based business. Reporting to the Operations Director, you'll handle transactional finance, bank reconciliations, supplier payments, and month-end reporting working across multiple currencies and platforms.

Key duties include:

• Multi-currency bank reconciliations (GBP, USD, EUR, CAD)
• Managing purchase & sales ledgers, including credit control
• Processing supplier invoices, expenses, and returns
• Month-end tasks: journals, accruals, FX revaluations, stock reports
• Supporting VAT returns and year-end close

Requirements:

• 2-5 years finance experience
• AAT qualified or working towards (preferred)
• Proficient in Sage 50 and Excel (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables)
• Experience with eCommerce or stock-based businesses is a plus

Great opportunity for someone looking to grow their finance career in a dynamic, supportive team. Early Friday finish and flexibility on offer.

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