Accounts Assistant

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Witney
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Part Qualified Accountant
  • Industry

    Retail & Consumer Goods
  • Pay

    £30,000 - £35,000 + study support
  • Closing date

    13 Feb 2026

Accounts Assistant, Chipping Norton, Office-based, flexible working

Your new company

Are you highly organised, great with people, and excited by the idea of keeping a busy finance function running smoothly? We’re looking for a proactive Accounts Assistant to join a growing Finance Team located near Chipping Norton. Playing a key role in ensuring the suppliers are paid on time, data is accurate, and processes run like clockwork.
This is a varied role at the heart of the finance operations — perfect for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, improving processes, and working collaboratively across teams.

Your new role

  • Act as the main point of contact between the business and Accounts Payable team, resolving invoice queries quickly to avoid delays.
  • Support the onboarding of new suppliers, complete supplier setup forms, and maintain accurate supplier information within Sage.
  • Assist with complex supplier statement reconciliations and help reduce debit balances by ensuring prompt posting of invoices linked to direct debit or pro forma payments.
  • Contribute to the production of daily, weekly and monthly cashflow statements and support monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Assist with preparing and organising financial data required for external audits.
  • Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and enhance efficiency across the finance function.
  • Provide general support across the finance team and offer basic cover for other roles when required.
  • Ideal for someone organised, confident in communicating with suppliers and colleagues, and keen to grow within a supportive finance team.


What you'll need to succeed

  • Strong experience working within a finance department, with practical, hands‑on involvement in Accounts Payable
  • Background in a multi‑site organisation, ideally gained within retail or hospitality
  • A natural problem‑solver who enjoys taking ownership, getting things done and improving the way things work
  • Comfortable in a varied role that blends structured daily and weekly routines with ad‑hoc tasks where no two days feel the same
  • Collaborative approach with a genuine commitment to working effectively across different teams and functions
  • Confident communicator who builds positive relationships with both finance and non‑finance colleagues
  • AAT qualification is an advantage, but not essential.
  • Experience using Sage 200 is beneficial
  • Solid intermediate Excel skills, with confidence handling data and spreadsheets


What you'll get in return

  • Fully office‑based role with a supportive, collaborative team environment
  • Salary offered: £32,000 - £35,000 annual salary
  • Flexible working hours to help you balance life and work
  • 33 days paid holiday, inclusive of public holidays.
  • Generous 9% employer pension contribution
  • Refer a Friend Scheme Bonus
  • 2x Company parties per year.
  • Subsidised private medical insurance.
  • Staff lunch discount
  • Study support available to help you progress your qualifications
  • Clear opportunities for career development and progression


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.

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