Accounts Assistant

JM&Co. Recruitment Ltd; Banbury; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established recruitment agency in Banbury is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their friendly office team. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounts, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach. You will support finance tasks while managing office administration. AAT Level 3 or equivalent experience is essential. This role offers a competitive salary up to £35,000 with performance-linked bonuses.

Benefits

25 days holidays + Bank Holidays

Monthly and annual bonus

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts role with admin responsibilities.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data.
• Flexible, proactive, and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Finance Manager with day-to-day accounts tasks.
• Processing sales orders and purchase invoices.
• Managing credit control and sales ledger.
• Conducting VAT work, particularly on expenses.
• Assisting with month-end processes and reporting.
• Providing administrative support for smooth operations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Education

AAT Level 3 (or equivalent by experience)

Tools

SAGE 50

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Accounts Assistant

• Location: Rural Banbury initially, soon relocating to central Banbury
• Salary: Up to £35,000 (DOE) + MONTHLY and ANNUAL bonus
• Hours: Full time, office-based (9:00-17:00 or 8:30-16:30)
• Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays

Start date: Immediate start available

We are working with a well‑established international business seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their small, friendly office team. This is a varied, hands‑on position where you'll provide key support across accounts, finance, and business operations.

The role will suit someone with strong organisational skills, who can balance finance tasks with broader office administration, and who enjoys working closely with others in a collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the Finance Manager with day‑to‑day accounts tasks
• Sales order entry and purchase invoice processing
• Credit control and sales ledger management
• VAT work, particularly on expenses
• Assisting with month‑end processes, reporting, and budgeting
• Stock control, including customer consignment stock
• Administrative support to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations
• Using Microsoft Excel and Word to manage data and reporting

Requirements

• Previous experience in an accounts role with admin responsibilities
• AAT Level 3 (or equivalent by experience)
• Knowledge of SAGE 50 (or similar)
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data
• Excellent communication skills - able to work closely with the Finance Manager and wider team
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Flexible, proactive, and team‑oriented approach

This is an office‑based role within a supportive team where your contribution will be valued. You'll benefit from a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and performance‑linked bonuses.