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