Finance Assistant in Oxford

The role of Finance Assistant plays a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of Leading Edge Aviation’s Finance Team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Finance Assistant provides front line administrative finance support, with a particular focus on Accounts Payable. We are looking for a skilled Finance Administrator to join our team, bringing with you an understanding of key financial procedures as well as an energy and enthusiasm to contribute to the continued development of the department, and the systems and processes we use. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their experience in an established Finance Department, whilst also contributing your ideas and initiatives to enhance the work of the team. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, based at our Oxford Campus. Some home working may be possible.

Role Duties

• Processing supplier invoices in a timely manner.
• Liaise with departmental managers to ensure invoices are approved promptly and in accordance with Leading Edge processes.
• Process staff and student expenses, ensuring they are authorised, and in line with company policy.
• Process and reconcile the monthly credit card statements, ensuring receipts are obtained.
• Liaise with suppliers to reconcile accounts and resolve queries.
• Raise purchase orders as requested.
• Assist with wider finance tasks to include accounts receivable, matching of cash receipts and customer payments and queries.
• Providing other ad-hoc support within the finance team, including contributing to projects and development of new systems.

OUR CULTURE

At Leading Edge Aviation, our Vision, Mission and Values guide everything that we do. The Finance Assistant is expected to maintain the highest levels of professionalism, compliance and integrity. This role requires flexibility and a collaborative mindset to contribute to our vision of excellence in everything that we do.

Core Competencies

• Previous experience in financial administration and invoice processing is required.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident and competent user of Microsoft Office Suite, including excellent Excel skills, and the ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Enthusiasm to contribute your ideas and initiative.
• Experience using Accounting Software in your work (we use Xero) is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a positive and enthusiastic outlook.
• Demonstrable alignment with the company’s core values in attitude, conduct, and work ethic.
• The right to live and work in the UK.

We know a great team member is more than a checklist. If you have the skills, passion, and commitment to make a difference, we’d like to hear from you, even if you don’t meet every listed requirement.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience, reviewed annually.
• Commitment to your personal and professional development.
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days, which increases with service, plus public holidays.
• An Airspace Day for wellbeing and what is important to you.
• Enhanced sick pay and leave.
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions.
• Life assurance scheme of 2x your annual salary.
• Critical illness cover.
• Access to our Individual Assistance Program and lifestyle discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee referral scheme.