Finance Assistant

Company
RECRUIT 12
Location
Oxford
Salary
TBC

Full Job Description

Finance Assistant

Location: Hybrid (Office-based in Yarnton during probation)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

A leading innovator in motion capture and measurement technologies is looking to expand its finance team with the addition of a Finance Assistant. This organisation develops high-performance hardware and software solutions used across the entertainment, engineering, and life sciences industries—including film, gaming, biomechanics, and robotics.

Reporting to the Management Accountant, this role will be key in supporting the finance department’s day-to-day operations and month-end processes. You’ll need to be proactive, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a hybrid environment, with more time expected in the office during key financial periods and while in probation.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable/Receivable:

  • Process, reconcile, and manage accounts payable across group subsidiaries

  • Support debt collection and accounts receivable

  • Manage and reconcile company credit card and expense claims

  • Record and track cash claims and reimbursements

  • Maintain accurate digital records and electronic filing systems

Bank and Cash:

  • Maintain cash books and perform reconciliations in multiple currencies

  • Log and communicate incoming payments

  • Enter financial data into the system accurately

Month-End Support:

  • Reconcile general ledger and bank accounts

  • Ensure expenditure is posted correctly

  • Assist with updating templates and supporting documentation

General Duties:

  • Assist with credit assessments and ledger postings

  • Undertake ad hoc analysis and support tasks across business units

Skills & Experience

Essential:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a busy finance role

  • Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel

  • Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy

  • Ability to manage time effectively and work independently

Desirable:

  • Experience using NetSuite or Salesforce

  • Intermediate Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, PivotTables)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary

  • 10% Company Pension

  • 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

  • Life Cover & Private Medical Insurance (including Optical & Dental)

  • Permanent Health Insurance

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Free On-site Parking

If you're a detail-oriented finance professional looking to join a technically innovative company and play a vital role in its financial operations, we'd love to hear from you.

Location
Oxford
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
TBC
Industry
Life Sciences
Closing Date
24th July 2025
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