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Accounts Assistant

£30k - £32k per annum
Full-time

Accounts Assistant

Cowley, Oxford £30,000-£32,000 + Bonus Hybrid Working

The Employment Network is recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a growing international business based in Oxford.

This is a varied accounting role with a strong Accounts Receivable and Credit Control focus, alongside bank reconciliations, financial reporting and analysis. You'll take ownership of your area of the finance function while working directly with the Financial Controller.

Key responsibilities

  • Allocating customer payments and maintaining accurate accounts
  • Completing bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
  • Monitoring outstanding balances and following up on payments
  • Credit control via telephone and email
  • Investigating and resolving account and payment discrepancies
  • Processing transactions and transfers across multiple currencies
  • Producing and reviewing monthly aged debtor reports
  • Maintaining financial reports and analysing invoice/debt information
  • Supporting with ad hoc financial analysis and projects

About you

We're looking for someone with at least 3 years' experience within finance/accounting , ideally with a background in Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger, Credit Control or a broader Accounts Assistant role.

You'll need to be confident with reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and working with financial data, with strong attention to detail and good Excel skills. Experience using Xero would be advantageous.

Package

  • £30,000-£32,000
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Hybrid working - 2 days from home
  • 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service
  • Early Friday finish
  • Free parking
  • Regular team socials

If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a varied role offering a mix of transactional accounting, reconciliations, credit control and financial reporting, please apply with your CV.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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