Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant Location: Oxford Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 per annum (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent The Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a growing accountancy practice looking to add a Junior Accountant to its expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong bookkeeping background who is looking to develop their accounting career within a supportive and professional environment. You'll work closely with experienced accountants, gaining exposure to a wide range of clients while building your technical knowledge and developing your career. Key Responsibilities • Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients using cloud-based accounting software. • Process sales invoices, purchase invoices, receipts and payments. • Perform regular bank reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies. • Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC deadlines. • Assist with month-end and year-end bookkeeping processes. • Maintain purchase and sales ledgers. • Prepare basic management information for review by senior team members. • Liaise with clients to obtain financial information and answer day-to-day bookkeeping queries. • Support the preparation of year-end accounts by ensuring financial records are complete and accurate. • Assist with general finance and administrative tasks as required. About You • Previous experience in a bookkeeping, accounts assistant or junior accounting role. • Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles. • Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage. • Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills. • Comfortable working with multiple deadlines and priorities. • Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with clients. • AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT/ACCA/ACA would be advantageous but is not essential. What's on Offer • Salary of £28,000 - £33,000 depending on experience. • Full training and ongoing professional development. • Study support for AAT, ACCA or ACA (where applicable). • Exposure to a varied client portfolio across multiple sectors. • Friendly and collaborative working environment. • Clear opportunities for career progression within the practice. • Workplace pension. • Annual leave plus bank holidays. • Regular team social events and wellbeing initiatives. If you're looking to build your career in accountancy while developing strong bookkeeping skills within a supportive practice, we'd love to hear from you.