Financial Accountant

Buchan and London Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology firm in Oxfordshire is seeking a Financial Accountant to oversee financial reporting, tax compliance, and internal audits. The role requires attention to detail, analytical skills, and effective communication. This opportunity offers a hybrid working environment and numerous employee perks, including a subsidised café and on-site gym.

Benefits

On-Site Gym

On-Site Subsidised Café

25 days holiday

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance 4 x salary

Qualifications

• Part Qualified Accountant with analytical skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accounts with accurate journal entries.
• Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations.

Skills

Part Qualified Accountant

Analytical skills

Excellent verbal communication

Good attention to detail

Good IT skills

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