Accounts Assistant

Recruiter
The Employment Network
Location
Oxford
Salary
£30,000 - £32,000 per year
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
Working arrangement
2 days from home
First listed by Ontap
22 September 2026
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Job description

Accounts Assistant

Cowley, Oxford £30,000-£32,000 + Bonus Hybrid Working

The Employment Network is recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a growing international business based in Oxford.

This is a varied accounting role with a strong Accounts Receivable and Credit Control focus, alongside bank reconciliations, financial reporting and analysis. You'll take ownership of your area of the finance function while working directly with the Financial Controller.

Key responsibilities

Allocating customer payments and maintaining accurate accounts
Completing bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
Monitoring outstanding balances and following up on payments
Credit control via telephone and email
Investigating and resolving account and payment discrepancies
Processing transactions and transfers across multiple currencies
Producing and reviewing monthly aged debtor reports
Maintaining financial reports and analysing invoice/debt information
Supporting with ad hoc financial analysis and projects

About you

We're looking for someone with at least 3 years' experience within finance/accounting, ideally with a background in Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger, Credit Control or a broader Accounts Assistant role.

You'll need to be confident with reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and working with financial data, with strong attention to detail and good Excel skills. Experience using Xero would be advantageous.

Package

£30,000-£32,000
Discretionary annual bonus
Hybrid working - 2 days from home
25 days' holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service
Early Friday finish
Free parking
Regular team socials

If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a varied role offering a mix of transactional accounting, reconciliations, credit control and financial reporting, please apply with your CV.

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