61 Finance jobs in Oxford

• Leading the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Providing insightful financial reporting and analysis to support commercial decision-making
• Partnering across departments to improve financial processes and identify growth opportunities
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives
• Managing relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors and HMRC

• A qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong commercial acumen and experience working in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
• Confident communicator with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Prior experience in a Finance Manager or similar leadership role

• Competitive salary up to 55,000
• Permanent, full-time position based in Banbury
• A collaborative and forward-thinking team culture
• Real scope to drive change and influence decision-making

Finance Manager

Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16
£45,000 – £55,000 per annum (depending on experience) + benefits + bonus

Full-time, Permanent office based role (38.5 hours/week)

Commutable from Brackley, Buckingham, Bicester, Leamington Spa, Southam

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking for an experienced Commercial Finance Manager to join a large growing company based in Banbury, Oxfordshire.

The Role

A newly created opportunity following a finance team restructure, this role offers real scope to influence commercial performance and operational finance at a strategic level.

We are looking for a capable and detail-oriented Commercial Finance Manager to take ownership of key finance functions, oversee AP and AR teams, and provide critical financial insight to help shape business decision-making. The role reports directly to the Group Finance Director.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Manage and support Accounts Payable and Receivable teams
• Oversee timely and accurate processing of transactions and queries
• Drive improvements in financial systems and controls

Operational Finance & Compliance

• Manage Duty Deferment Account and ensure accurate HMRC reporting
• Oversee documentation and compliance for bonded warehouse operations
• Approve bank reconciliations and ensure process accuracy

Cash Flow & FX Management

• Lead short- and long-term cash flow forecasting
• Manage foreign exchange exposure and implement mitigation strategies

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Own monthly P&L forecasting and support annual budget planning
• Deliver financial modelling and business insight to key stakeholders

Rebates

• Lead on rebate reconciliations and approvals in line with commercial policies

Other

• Support with ad hoc finance projects and reporting as required

Skills and Experience required

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience
• Proven experience in a similar finance management or commercial finance role
• Strong understanding of cash flow, forecasting, AP/AR, and financial controls
• Experience with customs processes or bonded warehouse operations is highly desirable
• Team leadership experience and a track record of improving finance processes
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills

This role would suit someone in an FP&A or commercial finance position looking to broaden their responsibilities and influence in a growing and commercially focused business.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday + UK bank holidays (rising to 25 with service)
• Holiday buying scheme (after probation)
• Life insurance
• Annual performance-related bonus (post-probation)
• Cycle to Work scheme (post-probation)
• Health Cash Plan after one year (including dental, optical, physio, and more)
• On-site training and modern facilities
• Clear progression path and development opportunities
• Regular employee events and charitable initiatives
• Free on-site parking

If you would like to apply for the role of Accounts and Finance Assistant then please email your CV to (url removed)  or call Deb on (phone number removed)

Closing date is 21.8.2025 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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Finance Assistant

We have recently registered an exciting opportunity for a competent administrator with an interest in finance to join our client; a pioneering Oxfordshire school that fosters ambitious and influential students.

Reporting into the Finance Manager, this role is varied and busy. As well as the day-to-day Accounts Payable tasks there will be many opportunities to get stuck in with other projects around the school - particularly outside term-time. This is a full-time role which will be based on site in OX2.

The staff are passionate about providing the best education and pastoral care for their ambitious students - if you are equally enthusiastic about their ethos and looking to support a finance function in your next role then please get in touch!

Finance Assistant Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for performing all account payable duties including but not limited to:

• Receiving, processing, and verifying invoices.
• Authorising and scheduling payments
• Processing expenses
• Working on accruals and prepayments
• Conducting administrative finance tasks
• Assisting colleagues with ad hoc projects outside of term-time

Finance Assistant Rewards

Alongside the opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive environment at one of the leading schools in Oxfordshire you will also benefit from:

• Generous pensions schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Free school lunches
• A discount of up to 50% on school fees for children
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans, and travel season ticket loans
• Full training provided.
• AAT study support (for the right candidate)
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities.

The Company

Our client is a leading Oxfordshire school, dedicated to supporting and inspiring their ambitious students.

Finance Assistant Experience Essentials

To be successful in this role you will have previous accounts administration or finance assistant experience within an office or school environment and will be accustomed to balancing a high workload and prioritising tasks. You may also have recently graduated from a finance-related degree. You will be a confident and enthusiastic team worker - keen to pitch in with ad hoc tasks to support your colleagues. You will either be AAT part-qualified or have a keen interest to study towards this. Full training can be provided on the use of financial systems. You will be proficient in the use of the MS Office suite.

Finance Assistant Location

This is a full-time role which will be based on site in OX2. The hours will be 8am – 4pm. Interviews are likely to be two stages, with at least one in person.

Action

• If you are interested in this role please apply online or get in touch with me – (url removed) or (phone number removed)

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Location: Oxford
Salary: 30,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

Finance Officer - Temporary Assignment (Hybrid)
__ Oxford | __ £18.43/hour | __ 30-37.5 hrs/week | _ 12-week contract | __ 4 days onsite, 1 day WFH

We're looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join a busy and dynamic team within a respected academic setting. This is a hands-on role managing billing, expenses, student fee processing, and debt collection. You'll play a key part in maintaining financial accuracy, improving processes, and supporting both internal teams and student enquiries.

Key responsibilities:
- Manage and reduce outstanding debtors
- Review and process funding declarations
- Approve expenses and purchase orders (SAP Concur experience ideal)
- Prepare and execute student billing cycles (~500 students)
- Coordinate funding streams and sponsorship records
- Oversee invoice distribution and debt follow-ups
- Assist with month-end journals and reconciliations

What you'll need:
- Solid finance experience in HE or similar environments
- Proficiency with Oracle, SAP, Workday, or similar systems
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, Power Query, validation)
- Accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail

Confident working independently and across teams

An excellent opportunity for someone with strong finance skills to gain experience in a prestigious environment. Immediate start available!

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This role of Finance Manager will be an all round varied role being responsible for all the UK financial operations, ensuring compliance, and implementing processes within the organisation. Based in Didcot, this permanent position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to make a meaningful impact in a fast pasted growing organisation.

Client Details

This organisation is a high growth life sciences business with an exciting growth strategy across the UK. The next few years will be fast paced, unpredictable, varied and offers an amazing opportunity for someone to have a real impact on an impressive business.

Description

• Manage bookkeeping, supplier and customer accounts and invoicing.
• Ensure monthly and annual accounts are correct and reported on time, and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Analyse monthly and annual accounts, follow up and analyse deviations and develop prognoses and trend analyses.
• Ensure compliance according to regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain internal routines to improve company efficiency.
• Handle personnel administration and collaborate with external partners regarding for example salaries, expense reports, pensions and insurances.
• Handle daily cash flow.
• Ensure that VAT and other taxes are reported and paid on time.
• Manage the budget process.
• Manage the annual audit process and collaborate with auditors.
• System owner of financial systems.
• Manage direct reporting team members within finance and administration.
• Handle cash management.
• Declare VAT, PAYE, tax returns and related information to HMRC.
• Decide on suppliers related to finance and administration.
• Recruit finance and administration personnel within budget.
• Write and review guidelines and instructions related to the financial process

Profile

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• Proven experience in all round accounting and finance roles, ideally within an SME.
• A professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

And above all a desire to be part of an exciting new venture in the UK with an enjoyment of being part of a fast paced, high performing and dynamic team.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary ranging from 55000 to 65000 per annum.
• Hybrid working arrangements for a better work-life balance.
• A supportive and professional company culture.
• The opportunity to grow and develop within a permanent role.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Manager to take the next step in their career. If you are ready to contribute your expertise in a growing company then apply today!

Finance Analyst

6 months contract

Reading (Hybrid)

We're looking for a flexible and proactive Finance Analyst to join a small, high-impact team working across financial reporting, commercial analysis, and transaction support. This is a hands-on role with broad scope, offering exposure to strategic initiatives including M&A activity and commercial contract delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support production of financial data and analysis for ongoing M&A projects
• Take ownership of contractual deliverables, interpreting and applying commercial agreements
• Partner with the Finance Manager across financial and management reporting
• Lead responses for audit queries and agreed-upon procedures (AUP)
• Assist in commercial engagements with internal teams and external suppliers

What we are looking for:

• Newly or fully qualified accountant
• Strong Technical accounting / advisory skills and up to date knowledge and reporting on IFRS and FRS 101, UK GAAP.
• Deep understanding of financial reporting and audit processes
• Experience in financial accounting and business partnering
• Comfortable with ambiguity and passionate about process improvement

To apply for the Finance Analyst, please send your CV to (url removed)

Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with strong organisational skills and a keen eye for accuracy? We're partnering with a well-established organisation looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to support their busy finance function. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a variety of financial tasks and gain valuable experience in a collaborative and supportive team environment.

In this role, you'll be responsible for the smooth execution of day-to-day finance and treasury operations. From processing payments to managing bank reconciliations and coordinating with internal stakeholders, you'll play a crucial part in ensuring the efficiency of financial processes.

• Accurately process daily bank transactions and maintain financial records.

• Manage both manual and automated payment runs, including regular scheduled payments.

• Handle refunds using banking platforms and other online systems.

• Maintain accurate records for direct debits and standing orders.

• Complete monthly bank reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy.

• Process and reconcile cheques as required.

• Coordinate with other teams to release orders after receipt of payments.

• Respond to internal and external queries professionally and promptly.

• Support general administrative duties including filing, scanning, and archiving.

• Assist with ad hoc tasks to support the wider finance team as needed.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Some exposure to finance systems such as SAP is desirable, but training can be provided.

• An understanding of double-entry bookkeeping or payment processing is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to work.

• Minimum GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.

• Analytical, reliable, and comfortable working with numbers.

• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• A confident communicator with a service-oriented mindset.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to develop in a finance-focused role.

• Competitive salary with generous holiday entitlement (starting at 28 days, increasing with service).

• Hybrid working model with 3 days office-based and 2 days remote.

• Private medical insurance and a strong pension scheme.

• Perks including season ticket loans, cycle-to-work scheme, and retail discounts.

• Access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

• A positive, inclusive workplace culture with support for professional growth.

We are recruiting a Finance Assistant for a well-established and growing business in Eynsham.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied finance role, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is confident in taking responsibility for day-to-day financial tasks while supporting general office operations.

Key Responsibilities Will Include:
Finance & Accounts Duties
. Accurately code and process purchase invoices in Xero
. Perform supplier statement reconciliations
. Liaise with senior managers to ensure invoices are approved and coded correctly
. Raise sales invoices in Xero on time and with precision
. Submit and reconcile staff expense claims
. Maintain up-to-date holiday records and approvals
. Handle general administrative tasks, including calls and document management

Additional Responsibilities
. Oversee and manage the daily running of the office.
. Provide occasional support on ad hoc queries, including document formatting and reports

We're looking for a well-organised and detail-oriented individual with a can-do attitude. You'll be confident managing routine financial tasks and be proactive when taking on new challenges.

Experience with Xero or a similar finance system is highly desirable, and a willingness to support broader admin duties is key.

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