Finance Assistant

Hamilton Woods; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established professional services firm in Oxford is seeking a diligent Finance Assistant to support daily finance operations. This role involves processing invoices, maintaining financial records, and liaising with suppliers, contributing to a collaborative and busy environment. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum

Growing and supportive team

On-site working fostering collaboration

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Confident using finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and reconciling supplier statements.
• Preparing and posting sales invoices.
• Performing bank reconciliations and maintaining cashbooks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Excel (VLOOKUPs and formulas)

Education

AAT qualification (desirable)

Job description

Finance Assistant

Location: Oxford
Salary: 30,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time

About the Role

A well-established professional services firm based in Oxford is seeking a diligent and proactive Finance Assistant to join their finance team. This is a key role supporting the Finance Manager in ensuring the smooth running of daily finance operations within a busy and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and reconciling supplier statements

• Preparing and posting sales invoices

• Performing bank reconciliations and maintaining cashbooks

• Assisting with credit control including chasing outstanding payments

• Supporting month-end processes such as journals and accruals preparation

• Maintaining accurate financial records and files

• Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve queries

• Supporting the Finance Manager with ad-hoc tasks and reporting as required

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience working in a finance assistant or accounts assistant role

• Strong understanding of accounts payable and receivable processes

• Confident using finance systems and Excel (VLOOKUPs and basic formulas as a minimum)

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

• Strong communication skills for effective internal and external stakeholder engagement

• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines within a busy finance function

• AAT qualification (desirable) or working towards

What is Offered

• Competitive salary of 30,000 per annum

• Opportunity to join a growing and supportive team within a reputable organisation

• On-site working fostering team collaboration and development