Finance Officer

Reed Accountancy Oxford are delighted to be working with a well-established and international education organisation. This role offers the chance to take ownership of day-to-day finance operations while supporting senior leadership with accurate financial information, month-end processes, payroll preparation, and financial reporting. Working as part of a small finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the organisation's more transactional accounting activities.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and efficiently
• Maintain supplier accounts, resolve queries, reconcile statements, and prepare payment runs
• Process bank transactions and perform regular bank reconciliations
• Reconcile balance sheet control accounts and investigate any discrepancies
• Prepare and maintain accrual, prepayment, and supporting schedules
• Prepare and post journals with clear supporting documentation
• Assist with payroll preparation and data input for processing
• Support month-end activities by preparing financial information and schedules
• Provide accurate financial data to support VAT returns and management reporting
• Help maintain robust financial controls and accurate accounting records

Required Skills and Qualifications

• AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or qualified by experience
• Strong purchase ledger and supplier accounting experience alongside completing bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Month-end experience including accruals, prepayments, and journals
• Experience preparing and inputting payroll
• Sound understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Strong Excel skills, including reconciliations and data analysis
• Professional approach to handling confidential financial information

Benefits Package

• Hybrid working arrangement
• 32 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Bonus of up to 10% annually
• Statutory pension auto enrolment
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice EV car scheme

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a small team, take ownership in a varied role, and give you the opportunity to learn directly from senior leadership and progress your career! If this role sounds like your ideal next step, please apply below.