Back to search
Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable and Receivable // South Oxfordshire // £32,000 12 month FTC (poss extension)
We are working with a highly acquisitive, dynamic SaaS business, midway between Oxford and Reading, to source a skilled transactional finance assistant for their friendly team.
The successful individual will have a varied role across Payables and Receivables, giving great exposure to both sides of the process as well as providing variety in their role.
This multi-faceted role will operate across multiple companies in the group, allowing the individual to forge a wide range of strong relationships across the wider business.
Duties will include:
Matching supplier invoices to purchase orders/goods received notes
ensuring relevant approvals are obtained and details booked into accounting system.
Resolve discrepancies and supplier queries.
Prepare payments for authorisation and subsequent processing.
Book in monthly and quarterly AP reviews sessions with relevant stakeholders.
Reconcile bank accounts (including foreign currency)
Carry out sales invoicing and credit notes creation.
Perform cash allocation
Month-end activities
Process improvement involvement
Audit support
Assist with integration of new business entities
Ad-hoc duties
Skills and Experience:
:
• AAT qualification would be advantageous
• Previous experience in a transactional accounts assistant role
• Strong IT skills including confidence using Excel
• Highly organised and methodical
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Solution-focused, with ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
• Persistent and resilient under pressure
• Accurate, with high attention to detail
• Good team player, yet willing to take personal responsibility for issues
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and keen to learn and share knowledge
• Flexible and hardworking approach.
The role is based midway between Oxford and Reading with on site parking and hybrid working is available (2 office days Tues & Thurs).
