Financial Accountant

Preservica Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS technology company is looking for a Financial Accountant to manage accounts payable and receivable, assist with payroll and management accounts. The ideal candidate will have an AAT qualification, at least 2-3 years in financial bookkeeping, and knowledge of accounting software like Xero. This full-time fixed-term contract runs until April 2026 and offers a competitive salary and employee benefits.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Private Health Insurance

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• You must have a minimum 2-3 years of financial bookkeeping experience.
• Qualified Accountant, AAT certification is required.
• Experience with accounting software, preferably Xero, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounts payable and receivable activities.
• Assist with monthly management accounts and payroll.
• Ensure credit control processes are followed.

Skills

Financial accounting

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Education

AAT qualification

2-3 years of bookkeeping experience

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

Do you have experience across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Month End and Payroll? Are you based close to Abingdon? Would you like to work with a world leading, high growth SaaS technology business? We are Preservica and we are changing the way organisations safeguard their digital information. As a world‑leader in digital preservation technology, our award‑winning software is used by leading businesses and public bodies across the globe. As we continue to grow we need a dependable person to join our finance team and keep our Xero based accounts systems running like clockwork. Reporting to the Financial Controller, as a Financial Accountant you will be at the centre of our company's activities, facilitating the smooth running of our UK and USA Accounts systems. Your duties will cover both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities and extend to assisting with monthly management accounts, payroll and credit control. You should be qualified to AAT and ideally working your way to Professional Accounting qualifications. This will be a Full‑Time Fixed Term Contract running to the end of April 2026. The role based at our office in Abingdon.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities and extend to assisting with monthly management accounts, payroll and credit control. You should be qualified to AAT and ideally working your way to Professional Accounting qualifications.

Qualifications

• Min 2-3 years of financial / bookkeeping experience
• Qualified Accountant, AAT as a minimum
• Knowledge of Accounting Software - preferably Xero
• Exceptional interpersonal / Customer service skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word)
• Experience (or willing to learn) of Payroll systems
• Attention to detail, ability to follow processes and procedures
• Able to work without supervision with a positive can‑do attitude
• Ideally experience working in a technology / software company environment.

Benefits

We are an open progressive employer who values our staff as the heart of our business. Working under a fixed term contract, you will receive a competitive salary and pro rata benefits package. This role will be reviewed at the end of April with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent dependent on business needs at the time. Our benefits package includes Life Insurance, Private Health Insurance and a range of other employee benefits. Come join US!