Finance Assistant

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

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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