Apprentice Accountant

Globe All Peace; Banbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance-focused company in Banbury seeks an Assistant Accountant for 16 hours per week. This role involves managing accounts payable, supporting receivables, and ensuring smooth financial operations. Candidates should have a strong background in accounting, experience with Xero, and excellent communication skills. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a busy finance environment.
• Ability to manage accounts payable and support accounts receivable.
• Attention to detail is critical for processing supplier invoices.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process supplier invoices and prepare payment runs.
• Reconcile transactions and maintain customer accounts.
• Assist with regular financial reporting and finance admin.

Skills

Strong background as an assistant accountant

Experience using Xero

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

Assistant Accountant

Ready to take the next step in your finance career with a role where your skills genuinely matter? We are looking for an experienced assistant accountant who loves accuracy, thrives in a busy finance environment, and takes pride in keeping the numbers spot on. If you enjoy variety and want a role that bridges the strengths of a bookkeeper and a finance assistant, this opportunity offers the perfect blend.

About The Role: This position is ideal for a confident assistant accountant who is comfortable managing accounts payable, supporting accounts receivable, and maintaining smooth financial operations day‑to‑day. You’ll act as a key point of contact across the business, applying the sharp eye of a bookkeeper and the hands‑on support of a reliable finance assistant.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process supplier invoices and prepare payment runs
• Reconcile bank, Stripe, PayPal and GoCardless transactions
• Maintain customer accounts, send statements, and carry out credit control
• Reconcile inter-company transactions and investigate discrepancies
• Support stakeholders with queries in a professional, proactive manner
• Assist with regular financial reporting and general finance admin

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background as an assistant accountant, bookkeeper, or finance assistant
• Experience using Xero in a similar role
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work independently
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with great attention to detail

Hours & Flexibility

16 hours per week across 2 days (with school-hour-friendly options or 4 half days available for the right person).

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting