Finance Assistant

Role Overview

The 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 Receivable, credit control and wider operational financial tasks.

Final date to receive applications: 26 July 2026

Department:
Finance

Location:

Oxford Campus

Compensation: £30,000 - £32,000 / year

• Raise customer invoices on a monthly basis accurately and in a timely manner.
• Create new customer accounts with supporting records.
• Ensure student accounts are reconciled with receipts and matched to outstanding balances.
• Carry out credit control and aged debt management using a variety of communication channels.
• Provide up-to-date commentary on the weekly aged debt report.
• Respond to customer queries such as payment queries and send out copy invoices.
• Process telephone or in‑person PDQ payments and generate payment links.
• Liaise with the Sales Team and other departments to ensure accuracy of invoicing.
• Assist with cash‑flow forecasting.
• Assist with wider financial tasks, including AP cover.
• Contribute to projects and implementation of new systems.

• Previous experience in financial administration and sales invoice processing is required.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Understanding of VAT elements of an invoice based on different items of supply.
• 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 ideas and initiative.
• Experience using accounting software (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.

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.

• Salary up to £32,000 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.