Assistant Accountant

Globe All Peace; Banbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial services company in Banbury is looking for an experienced assistant accountant. This part-time role involves processing invoices, reconciling transactions, and maintaining customer accounts. Candidates should have a strong background in accounting, excellent communication skills, and experience with Xero. This position offers flexibility with hours, making it ideal for balanced work-life commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience in an assistant accountant, bookkeeper, or finance assistant role.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proactive and solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process supplier invoices and prepare payment runs.
• Reconcile bank, Stripe, PayPal, and GoCardless transactions.
• Maintain customer accounts and send statements.
• Support stakeholders with queries.

Skills

Strong background as an assistant accountant

Experience using Xero

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your finance career with a role where your skills genuinely matter?

We’re searching for an experienced assistant accountant who loves accuracy, thrives in a busy finance environment, and takes pride in keeping the numbers spot on. If you enjoy variety and want a role that bridges the strengths of a bookkeeper and a finance assistant, this opportunity offers the perfect blend.

About The Role

This position is ideal for a confident assistant accountant who is comfortable managing accounts payable, supporting accounts receivable, and maintaining smooth financial operations day-to-day. You’ll act as a key point of contact across the business, applying the sharp eye of a bookkeeper and the hands‑on support of a reliable finance assistant.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process supplier invoices and prepare payment runs
• Reconcile bank, Stripe, PayPal and GoCardless transactions
• Maintain customer accounts, send statements, and carry out credit control
• Reconcile inter‑company transactions and investigate discrepancies
• Support stakeholders with queries in a professional, proactive manner
• Assist with regular financial reporting and general finance admin

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background as an assistant accountant, bookkeeper, or finance assistant
• Experience using Xero in a similar role
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work independently
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with great attention to detail

Hours & Flexibility

16 hours per week across 2 days (with school‑hour‑friendly options or 4 half days available for the right person).

If you're an assistant accountant who loves the precision of a bookkeeper and the adaptability of a finance assistant, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and step into a role where your expertise truly counts.