Accounts Assistant

Wade Macdonald; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment agency is seeking a finance professional to join a dynamic team in Oxford. In this role, you'll support accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring compliance and maintaining financial transactions' accuracy. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience and strong analytical skills, with Excel proficiency expected. This position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Continuous development

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience in a finance team.
• Exposure to both accounts payable and receivable.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and VAT is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Ensure accurate invoicing and maintain supplier records.
• Monitor compliance for VAT.
• Support cash collection activities and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Tools

Power BI

Dynamics 365

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About the Client

Wade Macdonald are currently working with an exciting, well-established organisation who are looking for a finance professional to join their dynamic team. You will be joining a finance function that plays a key role in driving operational excellence across the business.

About the Job

Working within the finance team, this role supports accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management processes. You’ll be responsible for maintaining accuracy and timeliness in financial transactions, ensuring compliance, and supporting the smooth running of day-to-day finance activities.

Duties will include:

• Managing accounts payable and receivable processes, including expenses, credit cards and intercompany recharges.
• Ensuring accurate and timely invoicing, processing multi-currency invoices, and maintaining supplier records.
• Monitoring compliance for VAT.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships, handling queries, and managing departmental mailboxes.
• Supporting cash collection activities and reducing outstanding balances
• Posting journals, generating reports, and ensuring robust documentation of processes.
• Assisting with credit management and contributing to process improvement initiatives.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have at least 1 year’s experience in working within a finance team, with exposure to both accounts payable and receivable. A detail-oriented problem solver, you combine strong analytical skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. A basic knowledge of accounting principles and VAT is desirable, and proficiency in Excel is expected. Experience with Power BI or Dynamics 365 would be advantageous but not essential.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will benefit from being part of a professional and collaborative organisation that values continuous development and career progression. This is a supportive environment where your contribution will be recognised, and you’ll have the opportunity to grow your expertise within a dynamic finance team.