Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Wantage; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Job summary

FryerMiles is seeking a proactive Accounts Assistant for Wantage, Oxfordshire. The role supports the Accounts Receivable function, ensuring timely invoicing, follow-up on overdue accounts, and accurate cash allocation.

This newly created position offers study support and a hybrid working pattern with 2 days per week in the office. The candidate should enjoy numbers, relationship-building, and contributing to a busy finance team's smooth operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable, credit control or finance administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiar with accounting systems and processes.
• Ability to take ownership and work proactively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the aged debt ledger and monitor outstanding invoices.
• Proactively follow up overdue accounts by phone and email.
• Raise sales invoices and credit notes accurately and promptly.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and assist with ad hoc finance tasks.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Debt collection

Invoicing

Bank reconciliations

Excel

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Wantage, Oxfordshire - £26,000 - £28,500 + Study support - Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office

FryerMiles are delighted to be working with a PE backed company who are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a growing finance team. This role will support the Accounts Receivable function, helping to ensure timely invoicing, efficient debt collection, accurate cash allocation, and excellent financial record keeping.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, building relationships, and contributing to the smooth running of a busy finance department. As a newly created role this will be an excellent opportunity to develop your accounting experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the aged debt ledger.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and proactively follow up overdue accounts by telephone and email.
• Provide regular updates and reporting on aged receivables.
• Raise sales invoices and credit notes accurately and promptly.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate customer account records.
• Support general finance administration and assist with ad hoc finance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, policies, and relevant accounting standards.

Desirable Skills

• Experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with accounting or finance systems.
• Previous experience within an accounts receivable, credit control, or finance administration role.
• Takes ownership and accountability for their work.
• Has a proactive, "can-do" approach.

Accounts Assistant - Wantage, Oxfordshire - £26,000 - £28,500 + Study support - Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office