Financial Accountant

Adecco; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Financial Accountant to join a team in Wantage. The role involves managing ledger activity, conducting reconciliations, and assisting with tax compliance. The ideal candidate should be part-qualified in CIMA or ACCA and possess strong analytical skills. This position offers a flexible hybrid working model along with comprehensive benefits including a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Structured development and training opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Comprehensive pension and health benefits

Qualifications

• Part Qualified- preferably within CIMA or ACCA.
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
• Calm and focused under pressure, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain ledger activity, ensuring journal entries are timely.
• Conduct reconciliations for bank accounts and key balance sheet items.
• Assist with tax compliance and contribute to preparation of tax submissions.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Collaborative working

Education

Part Qualified within CIMA or ACCA

Tools

ERP platforms

Job description

Overview

Adecco are delighted to be supporting their client in recruiting for a Financial Accountant to join their team based in Wantage!

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain ledger activity, ensuring journal entries are timely and accurate
• Conduct reconciliations for bank accounts and key balance sheet items
• Assist with tax compliance and contribute to preparation of tax submissions
• Reconcile shipping transactions and related financial records
• Provide documentation and support for both internal and external audit reviews
• Strengthen financial controls and enhance reporting workflows
• Partner with internal teams to ensure consistent and accurate financial data
• Lead credit control and accounts payable operations

Qualifications

• Part Qualified- preferably within CIMA or ACCA
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail
• Calm and focused under pressure, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with ERP platforms
• Comfortable working collaboratively and meeting tight deadlines
• Solid IT capabilities and confident decision-making

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working model
• Structured development and training opportunities
• Generous holiday allowance
• Comprehensive pension and health benefits

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Job Info

• Job Title:
• Company: Adecco
• Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
• Posted: Oct 23rd 2025
• Closes:
• Sector:
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time