Accounts Assistant

Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd; Thame; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm located near Thame is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the Financial Controller and senior leadership in finance-related tasks such as reconciliations and payroll. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Accounts/Finance, excellent IT and communication skills, and a proactive attitude. This position offers a salary between £28,000 and £33,000 with benefits including 25 days holiday and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Public holidays

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in Accounts/Finance is highly suited.
• Excellent IT proficiency, especially in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPS).
• Ambitious, proactive, and willing to progress.

Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Controller with the management of company accounts.
• Assist across the senior leadership team with renewals, travel arrangements, and bookings.
• Work closely with finance to perform reconciliations, payroll, and financial analysis.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Analytical skills

IT proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Key Information

Accounts Assistant. OX9, Thame, Oxfordshire. £28,000 – £33,000

Overview

• Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Finance Coordinator, Junior Accountant, Executive Assistant or similar.
• Excellent opportunity to work within a growing SME manufacturing business that supplies into highly regulated industries (Aerospace / Defence / Automotive) and undertakes bespoke project work internationally.
• Supporting the Financial Controller with the management of company accounts, and providing assistance across the senior leadership team (renewals, travel arrangements, bookings, etc.).
• A strong background in Accounts / Finance is highly suited; the company culture values highly dynamic, proactive individuals who can support long‑term career development.
• Role will be based on a site near Thame in Oxfordshire.
• Excellent starting salary (£28,000–£33,000 – estimate) plus wider company benefits.

Job Profile

• Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Finance Coordinator, Junior Accountant, Executive Assistant or similar.
• Finance support professional looking to work within a highly varied and dynamic SME environment, gaining career exposure across different areas of a manufacturing business that develops its staff.
• Working closely with the Financial Controller to support main business finance tasks: reconciliations, payroll, financial analysis, reports, and more.
• Highly suited to a proactive, analytical individual.
• Excellent IT proficiency – use of cloud systems and Microsoft Office (Excel: pivot tables, VLOOKUPS or basic formulas).
• Excellent communication skills – ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders across the business.
• Ambitious, proactive, and willing to progress – the business strives for continuous improvement and rewards employees with further progression & development, providing headroom to advance your career.
• Onsite role; need to be able to commute to the modern facility near Thame.

Benefits and Working Environment

• An international business that leads in the design and manufacture of bespoke products supplied to a diverse customer base (Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Medical).
• Excellent facility – a clean, modern environment recently upgraded.
• SME mentality, family‑run business – treated as an individual with plenty of development, support, and opportunity to fulfil your role.
• Excellent variety: work in an extremely varied role for a well‑rounded experience within an engineering & manufacturing environment.
• Starting salary dependent on experience (approximately £28,000–£33,000) + 25 days holiday, public holidays, 37.5‑hour week (8am‑4pm, Mon‑Fri).

Location & Commute

This job is commutable from Oxford, Aylesbury, Bicester, High Wycombe, Haddenham, Thame, Oxfordshire and surrounding areas.

How to Apply

To apply please contact Danny Turnock at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.

Visit the Euro Projects Recruitment website to search our latest permanent, contract and interim vacancies.

Reference

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