Accounts Assistant

CARTER JONAS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in Oxford is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support accounts receivable and payable processes. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and have a good understanding of IT systems including Microsoft Excel. They offer a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Health & wellbeing activities

Office socials

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable and payable processes preferable.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage tasks effectively.
• Open to career changers or newcomers in finance.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices with accurate general ledger coding.
• Manage tenant recharges and assist with payment runs.
• Maintain electronic records of invoices and transactions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

IT systems proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Our Client Accounts department is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their friendly team based in Oxford, Summertown. The role will assist with the accounts receivable and accounts payable processes for the Commercial client portfolio. The post holder will help to ensure the highest level of service is delivered to both clients and property managers.

Our Oxford office has over 100 professionals across our main divisions, offering various office socials, health & wellbeing, and fundraising activities. We support flexible or agile working arrangements, which can be discussed at the application stage.

Main tasks:

1. Process invoices with accurate general ledger coding
2. Manage tenant recharges
3. Assist in preparing weekly payment runs and supplier remittances
4. Maintain electronic records of invoices, transactions, and vendor communications
5. Handle purchase ledger queries and liaise with suppliers via email and phone to investigate and resolve issues
6. Organise and plan workload effectively, raising concerns or issues promptly
7. Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring efficient and effective support
8. Create and maintain creditor accounts in accordance with RICS client money regulations
9. Respond to tenant queries, produce statements, and handle copy invoice requests
10. Post daily bank receipts
11. Support other members of the client accounts team and provide cover during absences

If you are ambitious and detail-oriented, we want to hear from you. Prior experience in a similar role is preferred, but we are open to applicants starting their career in finance or seeking a career change. You should be able to work to deadlines, have strong communication skills, and a good understanding of IT systems including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience in the property industry is desirable but not essential.

We are a proud member of the Disability Confident scheme. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible benefits.