Posted 21 July, 2026
Accounts Assistants
Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group
OX1, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Senior Accounts Assistant Location: Oxford Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary (6 Months) Hours: 35 hours per week Start Date: ASAP We are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious organisation for an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a six-month temporary contract. This role has been created to provide additional support during the implementation of a new accounting system. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong accounts experience, excellent Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a busy finance environment. Key Responsibilities Managing member and customer billing, including processing invoices and responding to billing enquiries Overseeing debt management, including payment plans, account reconciliation and collection of outstanding balances Processing purchase ledger invoices and maintaining accurate financial records Reconciling utility invoices and supporting financial data management Assisting with management reporting, year-end activities and audit preparation Supporting the implementation of a new finance system Providing general finance and administrative support to the wider team About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant position A sound understanding of bookkeeping and accounting processes Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, sorting and filtering Experience of debt management and purchase ledger processes Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team
