Junior Finance Assistant

Michael Page Finance; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transport access

Hybrid work

Temporary to permanent potential

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is seeking a Junior Finance Assistant (Credit Control/Sales Ledger focus) based in Kidlington. You will handle daily financial tasks to support accounting operations and gain hands-on experience in a finance team.

Key responsibilities include debt collection, bank reconciliations, preparing financial reports, and responding to queries. The role starts immediately, is temporary with potential for permanency, and offers hybrid working with 1 day per week at home after settling

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of financial principles and accounting practices.
• Familiarity with accounting software and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication to liaise with team members and customers.
• Proactive and adaptable approach to tasks.
• Immediate availability or short notice.
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage debt collection.
• Assist bank reconciliations and maintain financial records.
• Support preparation of financial reports and statements.
• Handle queries on financial transactions and follow up.
• Chase debts by phone and email.
• Maintain accurate and organised records of financial activities.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to meet deadlines.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance department.

Skills

Basic accounting principles

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Adaptability

Availability on short notice

Right to work in UK

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

As a Junior Finance Assistant (Credit Control/Sales Ledger focus), you'll play a key role in handling daily financial tasks to keep the accounting operations running smoothly. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to get stuck into their first Finance role!

Client Details

An organisation based in Kidlington, renowned within their field, dedicated to maintaining efficient financial operations. The site is accessible via public transport, and the company will consider 1 day working from home following the initial settling in period.

Description

• Manage debt collection.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and manage financial records.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and statements.
• Handle queries regarding financial transactions and follow up as needed.
• Chasing debts by phone and email.
• Maintain accurate and organised records of financial activities.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance department.

Profile

A successful Junior Finance Assistant should have:

• Basic understanding of financial principles and accounting practices.
• Familiarity with accounting software and tools, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills to address queries and liaise with team members and customers.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to tasks.
• Immediate availability/be available on short notice.
• Valid visa/eligibility to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.

Job Offer

• Immediate start.
• Temporary position with potential for permanent opportunity.
• Great opportunity to learn valuable experience in a Finance role/team.
• Accessible via public transport.
• Hybrid working of 1 day per week following settling in period.

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