Accounts Assistant

JM&Co Recruitment Ltd; Hook Norton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established international business is seeking an Accounts Assistant to provide key support across accounts, finance, and business operations in a friendly office team. This role requires strong organisational skills, previous accounts experience, and AAT Level 3 qualification. A competitive salary up to £35,000 plus bonuses and generous holiday allowance are offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Performance-linked bonuses

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts role with admin responsibilities.
• Confidence working with data and strong Excel skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Finance Manager with day-to-day accounts tasks.
• Sales order entry and purchase invoice processing.
• Assist with month-end processes, reporting, and budgeting.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong Excel skills

Flexible and proactive approach

Education

AAT Level 3 (or equivalent by experience)

Tools

SAGE 50

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 or 8 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.