Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Oxford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential in Oxford is seeking a temporary Accounts Assistant to support a busy finance team. The role covers accounts payable, accounts receivable and general finance administration. It is office-based with an initial 3-month contract and a start date ASAP.

Responsibilities include processing purchase invoices, preparing payments, raising sales invoices, chasing debt, and performing reconciliations. A strong eye for detail and solid Excel skills are essential, along with experience using

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable/Receivable and general finance administration.
• Experience processing invoices and completing reconciliations.
• Good Excel skills and experience using accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and match against purchase orders.
• Prepare payment runs and reconcile supplier statements.
• Raise sales invoices and allocate payments.
• Chase outstanding debts and resolve queries.
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Support month-end and general finance tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Time management

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Assistant (Temporary)

Location: Oxford

Rate: 16 - 18 per hour

Contract: 3 months

Start Date: ASAP

Working Pattern: Office-based

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a temporary Accounts Assistant to support a busy finance team based in Oxford. This is a varied role covering Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and general finance administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and matching against purchase orders
• Preparing payment runs and reconciling supplier statements
• Raising sales invoices and allocating payments
• Chasing outstanding debts and resolving queries
• Completing bank and credit card reconciliations
• Supporting month-end and general finance tasks

Requirements

• Previous Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable experience
• Experience processing invoices and completing reconciliations
• Good Excel skills and previous experience using accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage priorities