Assistant Accountant
*Annual Salary: £36,000 (depending on experience)
*Location: Oxford
*Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Reed Accountancy are delighted to be partnering with a market leading business in Oxford who are seeking a proactive and dedicated Assistant Accountant. This role is integral to their finance function, focusing on management accounts, including accurate posting of journals and balance sheet reconciliations. Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual with solid experience in an Assistant Accountant role.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Review and reconcile balance sheet codes.
*Assist with physical stock take procedures.
*Calculate and post journals.
*Manage postings of accruals and prepayments.
*Control daily/weekly ledger balances.
*Confirm cleared funds and set up bank payments.
*Reconcile stock check to nominal ledger reports.
*Provide holiday cover for other accounts functions including bank reconciliations and cash banking.
*Conduct funding reconciliation.
*Prepare for and offer audit support.
*Post entries into stock books and review monthly logs.
*Various system administrator responsibilities.
*Review and run reports as required.
*Offer ad hoc support to the Accountant.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Previous experience as an Assistant Accountant or in a similar role.
*Strong understanding of accounting processes, reconciliations, and journal postings.
*High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
*Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.
*Confident user of Excel and financial systems.
*Team player with a flexible approach and willingness to provide support across the Accounts function.
Benefits:
*Competitive salary of c. £36,000 per annum depending on experience.
*Opportunity to work with respected business and premium brand.
*Supportive working environment with opportunities to develop your skills and experience.
*Development opportunities.
*Your birthday off.
*Life insurance.
*Paid time off to volunteer.
To apply for this Assistant Accountant position, please submit your CV below!