Financial Accountant

Preservica; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS technology company in Oxford is seeking a Financial Accountant on a fixed-term contract until May 2026. You'll handle both Accounts Payable and Receivable while supporting monthly management accounts and payroll. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 2-3 years financial experience and AAT certification. The role offers a competitive salary and a benefits package including life and health insurance. Join a progressive team that values its people as the core of the business.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Private Health Insurance

Competitive salary

Pro rata benefits package

Qualifications

• Min 2-3 years of financial / bookkeeping experience.
• Qualified Accountant, AAT as a minimum.
• Knowledge of Accounting Software - preferably Xero.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating the smooth running of UK and USA Accounts systems.
• Covering Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.
• Assisting with monthly management accounts, payroll, and credit control.

Skills

Financial / bookkeeping experience

Interpersonal / Customer service skills

Knowledge of Accounting Software

Advanced MS Office skills

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Temp Financial Accountant
Fixed Term Contract - January to May 2026
35,000 to 45,000 pro rata

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.

Knowledge & Experience:

• 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.

What we offer:

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!

Preservica is an equal opportunities employer.