Junior Finance Assistant: Credit Control/Sales Ledger (Hybrid)

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

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