Your new company

A growing organisation based in Bicester is looking to hire an Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for AAT Studiers/ Accountancy & Finance Graduates looking to kick-start their career!

The working hours are Monday – Friday, 9.00am- 5.00pm, with core hours being 9.30am - 4. 30pm.
Hybrid working arrangements are 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.

Your new role

• Generate and process invoices
• Ensure all invoicing is accurate, complete, and compliant with legal and client-specific requirements
• Inputting customer invoices into supplier portals as required
• Liaise with customers to obtain purchase orders and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain and update customer master records
• Reporting debtors ageing and follow up of outstanding debtors with commentary
• Process purchase invoices and ensure all necessary authorisations are in place
• Assist in inputting weekly payment runs into the bank and handling larger supplier statement reconciliations
• Direct Debit and credit card statements to be downloaded and payments to be captured
• Process expense claims and assist with resolving queries
• Support the Finance team as and when projects arise

What you'll need to succeed

• This role would be ideal for an AAT level 2 studier or Accountancy and Finance Graduate.
• Previous experience of performing Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable duties is desirable, but not essential.
• Good Excel skills and familiarity with Netsuite are desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships

What you'll get in return

• Annual leave: 25 days + Bank holidays.
• 1Volunteer day and Birthday holiday
• Christmas close (3 days) not taken from leave allowance
• Company Pension contribution 5%, employee minimum 4%
• Bonus plan (not contractual)
• Maternity and Paternity leave
• Death in Service 4 x annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Docking station and screen for home to support hybrid working
• Quarterly local social activities and annual Christmas Party
• Support with personal development, including professional qualification training where appropriate
• Group Private Medical Insurance available to purchase for self/family
• Cycle to work scheme

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.