Accounts Assistant

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

Job summary

A well-established international business is seeking an Accounts Assistant for their Oxford office. The role involves supporting the Finance Manager, processing invoices, managing credit control, and administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have AAT Level 3 (or equivalent), strong Excel skills, and a proactive approach. This position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and performance-linked bonuses.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Performance-linked bonuses

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.
• Sales order entry and purchase invoice processing.
• Credit control and sales ledger management.
• Assisting with month-end processes, reporting, and budgeting.

Skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Team-oriented mindset

Education

AAT Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

SAGE 50 or similar

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.