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
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