At a Glance
- Tasks: Support accounting tasks like bank reconciliations and managing supplier invoices.
- Company: Join a small, ambitious start-up in innovative technology.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours with potential overtime and supportive team culture.
- Other info: Ideal for those seeking a dynamic work environment with growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on finance experience while balancing your studies or other commitments.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance roles and proficiency in Xero and MS Excel.
The predicted salary is between 15.3 - 18.7 £ per hour.
Are you an experienced finance professional seeking a flexible, part-time role that offers hands-on accounting support? Please note, this is a temporary position paid on a weekly PAYE basis and will require an immediate start; notice periods cannot be accommodated.
Responsibilities
- Performing bank reconciliations, journals, accruals, and maintaining accurate financial records in Xero
- Supporting VAT returns, management accounts, and grant reporting
- Processing supplier and subcontractor invoices, resolving any queries efficiently
- Preparing and managing supplier payment runs, including remittances
- Raising purchase orders, managing ledgers, and overseeing the purchase inbox
- Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts, liaising to resolve queries professionally
- Providing general finance administration and reporting support
Rewards
- 16 hours per week, ideally Monday and Tuesday, 9am to 5:30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
- Office-based with parking available on site
- Some overtime may be available depending on workload and your availability
- Supportive team environment with collaborative working hours
Experience Essentials
- Hands‑on experience in a similar finance transactional role
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office, particularly MS Excel
- Experience using Xero accounting software
- Understanding of accounting principles and VAT
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Confident in dealing with suppliers professionally
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Location
Based in a location with accessible parking, this in-office role suits candidates seeking flexible part-time work.
Assistant Accountant (2 days a week) in Oxford employer: Allen Associates
Allen Associates is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Oxford where innovation meets collaboration. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, continuous professional development opportunities, and a culture that values research and data-driven insights, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow their careers while contributing to meaningful projects in threat intelligence.
