Assistant Accountant (2 days a week)

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. Assistant Accountant (2 Days a Week) Responsibilities This position will involve, but will not be limited to: 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 Assistant Accountant (2 Days a Week) 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 The Company Our client is a small but ambitious start-up developing advanced innovative technology. Assistant Accountant (2 Days a Week) 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. Action If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, then please apply online today. We will review and respond to all applications. Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit (url removed) and follow us on LinkedIn