Assistant Accountant

Michael Page; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected not-for-profit organization in Oxford is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a temporary role. Responsibilities include managing overdue payments, processing accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have not-for-profit experience, strong numeracy, and proficiency in accounting software. This role offers a hybrid working model, with flexibility and the chance to gain valuable experience.

Benefits

Flexibility in working hours

Supportive collaborative environment

Exposure to various aspects of Accounting & Finance

Qualifications

• Experience within the not-for-profit industry or a busy finance team.
• Immediate availability.

Responsibilities

• Monitor outstanding balances and chase overdue payments.
• Support reconciliation of accounts and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Process invoices, payments, and expense claims.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Assist with month-end journals.
• Respond to billing queries.
• Execute billing process.

Skills

Strong numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in accounting software

Team collaboration

Ability to work independently

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

• Hybrid working
• Immediate start

About Our Client

The organisation is a respected not-for-profit entity with a focus on making a positive impact.

Job Description

• Monitoring outstanding balances from debtors list and chasing overdue payments
• Support the reconciliation of accounts and ensure accurate record-keeping
• Processing invoices, payments, and expense claims
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and policies
• Assist with month-end journals
• Respond to billing queries
• Execute billing process

The Successful Applicant

A successful Assistant Accountant should have:

• Experience within the not-for-profit industry or a busy finance team
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Immediate availability

What's on Offer

• A temporary position offering flexibility and valuable experience in the not-for-profit sector
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment
• Gain exposure to various aspects of Accounting & Finance
• Hybrid working (1 day from home, 4 in the office)
• Immediate start

If you are an Assistant Accountant looking to make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply today!