Full job descriptionJunior Accountant
Location: Oxford
Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a growing accountancy practice looking to add a Junior Accountant to its expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong bookkeeping background who is looking to develop their accounting career within a supportive and professional environment.
You’ll work closely with experienced accountants, gaining exposure to a wide range of clients while building your technical knowledge and developing your career.
Key Responsibilities*Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients using cloud-based accounting software.
*Process sales invoices, purchase invoices, receipts and payments.
*Perform regular bank reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
*Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC deadlines.
*Assist with month-end and year-end bookkeeping processes.
*Maintain purchase and sales ledgers.
*Prepare basic management information for review by senior team members.
*Liaise with clients to obtain financial information and answer day-to-day bookkeeping queries.
*Support the preparation of year-end accounts by ensuring financial records are complete and accurate.
*Assist with general finance and administrative tasks as required.
About You*Previous experience in a bookkeeping, accounts assistant or junior accounting role.
*Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles.
*Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage.
*Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
*Comfortable working with multiple deadlines and priorities.
*Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with clients.
*AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT/ACCA/ACA would be advantageous but is not essential.
What’s on Offer*Salary of £28,000 - £33,000 depending on experience.
*Full training and ongoing professional development.
*Study support for AAT, ACCA or ACA (where applicable).
*Exposure to a varied client portfolio across multiple sectors.
*Friendly and collaborative working environment.
*Clear opportunities for career progression within the practice.
*Workplace pension.
*Annual leave plus bank holidays.
*Regular team social events and wellbeing initiatives.

If you’re looking to build your career in accountancy while developing strong bookkeeping skills within a supportive practice, we’d love to hear from you.