This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a passion for numbers to join our team in Abingdon. The successful candidate will have a solid foundation in accounting and finance, ready to make a significant contribution to our small department.

• Manage daily cash flow and postings for 3 bank accounts, including allocation of receipts and payments
• Post purchase ledger invoices and request budget-holder approval where necessary
• Produce monthly payment runs and ad-hoc payments
• Process BACS payments to suppliers using our bank system
• Raise intercompany recharge invoices
• Collect debts, including chasing, sending invoices, credit notes, and statements
• Reconcile and maintain vendor accounts
• Open new approved customer accounts, including credit checking and verifying account application forms
• Process monthly payrolls, including pensions, salary journals, and HMRC submissions
• Prepare daily sales reports and backups
• Complete intrastat reports every month
• Administer employee expense claims (cash and credit card)
• Run month-end routines and open new accounting periods
• Perform bank reconciliations and currency revaluations
• Manage fixed assets, including depreciations and disposals
• Accrue and prepay expenses
• Handle bad debt, inventory, obsolete stock, and profit in stock (provisions/calculations)
• Produce draft trial balances, including analysis of variances
• Assist in preparing annual accounts and audit

• Previous experience in an all-round accounting position, ideally within a small company
• Working knowledge of MS Office software, mainly Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV is desirable but not essential
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good time-keeping and time management
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to work to deadlines and set own targets
• Honest and reliable
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn
• Good organizational skills
• Proactive approach to day-to-day tasks
• Accuracy of work and attention to detail

• Competitive salary package with a range of £28,000 to £35,000 per year
• A hybrid work model offering flexibility
• A culture of continuous learning and development
• An opportunity to be part of a team within a well-established industrial/manufacturing company

We encourage all candidates who believe they have the necessary skills and experience for this Assistant Accountant role to apply.