Full job descriptionReed Accountancy Oxford are delighted to be working with a well-established and international education organisation. This role offers the chance to take ownership of day-to-day finance operations while supporting senior leadership with accurate financial information, month-end processes, payroll preparation, and financial reporting. Working as part of a small finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the organisation’s more transactional accounting activities.
Day-to-day responsibilities
*Manage the purchase ledger, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and efficiently
*Maintain supplier accounts, resolve queries, reconcile statements, and prepare payment runs
*Process bank transactions and perform regular bank reconciliations
*Reconcile balance sheet control accounts and investigate any discrepancies
*Prepare and maintain accrual, prepayment, and supporting schedules
*Prepare and post journals with clear supporting documentation
*Assist with payroll preparation and data input for processing
*Support month-end activities by preparing financial information and schedules
*Provide accurate financial data to support VAT returns and management reporting
*Help maintain robust financial controls and accurate accounting records
Required Skills and Qualifications
*AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or qualified by experience
*Strong purchase ledger and supplier accounting experience alongside completing bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
*Month-end experience including accruals, prepayments, and journals
*Experience preparing and inputting payroll
*Sound understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting principles
*Strong Excel skills, including reconciliations and data analysis
*Professional approach to handling confidential financial information
Benefits Package
*Hybrid working arrangement
*32 days annual leave including bank holidays
*Bonus of up to 10% annually
*Statutory pension auto enrolment
*Cycle to work scheme
*Salary sacrifice EV car scheme
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a small team, take ownership in a varied role, and give you the opportunity to learn directly from senior leadership and progress your career! If this role sounds like your ideal next step, please apply below.