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Assistant Accountant

Wade Macdonald
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Bicester, Oxfordshire OX25 3QW, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for an Assistant Accountant on a fixed term contract in North Oxfordshire, offering a salary between £35,000 and £38,000.
  • The role involves supporting day-to-day finance operations and gaining exposure to various transactional and month-end responsibilities.
  • Candidates should have experience in a finance function and ideally be studying towards AAT, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications.
  • The successful applicant will possess strong Excel skills, excellent attention to detail, and be a confident communicator.
  • The company promotes a collaborative culture and offers a hybrid working model, allowing 3-4 days of remote work after training.

Assistant Accountant (fixed term contract)– North Oxfordshire – £35,000 to £38,000 - Hybrid

About the Client

This well-established organisation plays a key role in delivering essential services and is known for its strong sense of purpose and collaborative culture. They value integrity and honesty, upholding the highest ethical standards in every aspect of their operations. With a focus on teamwork, transparency and professional development, they offer a stable and supportive environment for those pursuing a career in finance.

About the Job

Working closely with the Finance Manager, the Assistant Accountant will support day-to-day finance operations while gaining exposure to a wide range of transactional and month-end responsibilities.

Duties will include:

  • Supporting month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments and journal postings
  • Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany accounts
  • Processing supplier invoices and preparing payment runs
  • Maintaining and updating fixed asset registers
  • Assisting with VAT returns and supporting audit queries
  • Producing financial reports and analysis as required
  • Acting as a first point of contact for two Finance Assistants, offering day-to-day support and oversight
  • Liaising with other departments to ensure accuracy of financial data

About the Successful Applicant

You will have experience working in a finance function, ideally studying towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA. A confident communicator with strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.

What You Will Receive in Return

You'll be joining a dedicated and collaborative team where your contribution makes a genuine impact, they offer 3-4 days a week working from home after training.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.