Location: Central Oxford
Salary: 32K - 35K
Permanent Role:
5 days a week on site

We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team within a prestigious academic environment. This is a varied role that involves managing student and member billing, credit control, banking reconciliations, and providing general finance support. You'll play a key part in ensuring accurate financial records and delivering a high standard of service to students, staff, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate accounts for students and members, ensuring timely invoicing for accommodation, meals, subscriptions, and other charges.
• Process scholarships, bursaries, grants, and prizes with correct authorisation and reconciliation.
• Ensure data consistency between student management systems and finance systems.
• Act as the first point of contact for billing and payment queries.

Credit Control:

• Monitor outstanding balances and manage debt collection in line with procedures.
• Prepare aged debt reports and escalate overdue accounts where necessary.
• Liaise with relevant departments on tuition fees and scholarships.

Banking & Reconciliation:

• Complete regular bank reconciliations and ensure accurate recording of receipts and payments.
• Reconcile income streams and resolve discrepancies promptly.

General Finance Support:

• Assist with purchase invoices, payments, and supplier/customer record maintenance.
• Support month-end and year-end processes, including journal postings and schedules.
• Provide cover for other finance functions when required.
• Assist with audits and contribute to process improvements.

Essential:

• AAT qualification or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in finance or accounts administration, including reconciliations and billing.
• Knowledge of double-entry accounting and general ledger processes.
• Strong credit control skills with a professional approach.
• Excellent numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, Opera).
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Clear communication skills and ability to explain financial matters to non-specialists.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to confidentiality and high-quality service.

Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown).
• Free lunch on working days.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance (optional).
• Access to fitness facilities.
• Cycle to Work and EV salary sacrifice schemes.
• Travel loan schemes.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.