Finance Assistant Location : Peterborough, PE2 6YN Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, DOE Excellent Benefits! Contract: Full time, Permanent Benefits: Company Van, Flexible Working, Generous Holiday Package, Pension Scheme, Death in Service Benefit, Continuous Learning (professional fees covered), Smart Health (24/7 online GP), Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Founded in 1993, OAL is an innovative, family-owned engineering business based in Peterborough, driven by technology and a passion for transforming the food industry. We specialise in AI, automation, and robotics solutions that help food manufacturers boost productivity, ensure compliance, and stay ahead of the curve. We're looking for a proactive and detail-focused Finance Assistant to join our busy Accounts team. In this role, you'll support the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring accurate processing, strong financial control, and timely month-end reporting. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you'll gain exposure across a wide range of finance activities perfect for someone looking to grow their skills and build a strong grounding in finance operations. As our Finance Assistant, you will: Support daily finance operations, ensuring accurate processing and reliable financial reporting. Assist with customer invoicing and cash collection while developing an understanding of sales orders, invoicing and credit control. Liaise with customers and internal teams to resolve queries and support timely invoice payments. Support purchase ledger processes, including invoice processing and supplier query resolution. Maintain accurate financial records through bank, stock and control account reconciliations. Assist with stock movements and job costing to ensure transactions are recorded correctly. Support month-end tasks including journals, fixed assets, prepayments and accruals. Assist with balance sheet reconciliations as your technical capability grows. Provide flexible support across the finance team where needed. Contribute ideas to help improve finance processes and ways of working. Key Experience & Skills Essential AAT Level 4 qualified or currently studying towards Level 4. Previous experience in a finance or accounting role. Understanding of core accounting processes (sales ledger, purchase ledger, reconciliations). Experience using accounting systems (Xero desirable). Strong Excel skills and confidence handling financial data. Good understanding of basic accounting principles and financial controls. Excellent attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach. Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines. Strong communication skills, comfortable liaising with colleagues, customers and suppliers. Life at OAL At OAL, we believe our people are key to our success. We expect everyone to act professionally, work collaboratively and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. At OAL, your ideas matter. We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer - everyone is welcome! Click on APPLY today. No agencies please!