Financial Accountant

Buchan and London Recruitment; Chaddleworth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing technology company in Oxfordshire is seeking a Financial Accountant to oversee the financial health of the organization. The role involves managing financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing insights for decision-making. Candidates should be Part Qualified Accountants with strong analytical and communication skills, along with a good understanding of ERP systems. This hybrid position offers a variety of perks and excellent working conditions.

Benefits

Learning and Development Plan

Hybrid Working

On-Site Gym

25 days holiday

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance 4 x salary

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Must have patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure accurate journal entries.
• Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist in tax filings.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation.
• Monitor and improve financial controls and processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent verbal communication

Attention to detail

Good IT skills

Persistence and determination

Education

Part Qualified Accountant

Tools

ERP systems

NetSuite

Job description

Financial Accountant

Accounts - Wantage, Oxfordshire (Hybrid)

Our Client is an exciting, fast-growing technology company based in Oxfordshire. We are a value-added distributor acting as a supply chain partner to many well-established vendors and brands. We supply enterprise-level Wi‑Fi, Point‑to‑Point and security technologies to a very hungry market. The products and services we sell are always in high demand.

We are a privately owned, award-winning business that has become a recognised leader in its industry - and much like the industry itself, our company has been in continual rapid growth since its inception in 2005. Our headquarters are situated in the most beautiful of surroundings, with the offices set within a series of modern barn conversions right in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside.

Our friendly, diligent team work closely together to ensure our continued success - and it's that success that our vendors and resellers benefit from when they jump aboard.

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Financial Accountant.

Position Summary

The Financial Accountant is responsible for managing and reporting the financial health of an organisation. This role involves preparing accurate financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and supporting internal and external audits. The Financial Accountant plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of financial data, analysing financial performance, and providing insights to support strategic decision‑making.

Principal Duties

• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure accurate journal entries
• Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist in tax filings
• Perform Shipping Reconciliations
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations
• Monitor and improve financial controls and processes
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Oversee Credit Control Function
• Oversee Purchase Ledger Function

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

Part Qualified Accountant

• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Analytical skills and thorough attention to detail
• Excellent verbal communication
• Persistence and determination
• Familiarity with ERP systems, NetSuite a preference but not essential.
• Ability to work well in a team
• Sound decision making
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Good IT skills

Working Conditions

Must have a clean driving license and own car due to rural location.

Other Information

• Learning and Development Plan
• Hybrid Working
• Pathway Training Platform
• Motivosity Reward and Recognition system
• On‑Site Gym
• On‑Site Subsidised Café
• Perk Vouchers
• Pool table / Batak / Table Football
• 25 days holiday
• Extra Holiday for long service
• Well Being day
• Birthday Bonus
• Anniversary Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Medical Scheme
• Sick Pay
• Life Insurance 4 x salary
• Free Parking