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Job Opportunity – Accountant
About the Company
We are Activequity, a specialist firm investing in and supporting businesses within the global premium wine trade. Led by experienced veterans of the consumer sector, we connect investors, industry professionals, and producers to broaden the accessibility of premium wine.
Note: While industry knowledge is beneficial, proof of passion is welcomed rather than required for this role.
The Role: Accountant
Joining our small yet ambitious headquarters team in Oxford, you will play a pivotal role in the financial stewardship of multiple investment companies. This well-established but evolving position suits a seasoned accountant or accounting manager with 15+ years of experience, seeking a long-term commitment with an environment that fosters work-life balance.
Responsibilities & Expectations
You will manage bookkeeping, corporate services, and critical administrative functions, including:
- Maintenance of accounts, preparation of management accounts, tax returns, and corporate filings
- Processing sales, invoices, payroll, and expense reporting
- Overseeing assets and financial records for multiple client entities
- Data entry and board meeting documentation
- Collaborating with our external auditors to ensure statutory compliance
- Adhering to professional confidentiality and commercial discretion in sensitive matters
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This role demands versatility, from precision-oriented tasks (e.g., meticulous data entry) to analytical problem-solving (e.g., financial forecasting). Key traits include:
- Exceptional organisation and attention to detail
- Trustworthiness and integrity—this position requires full confidences
- Ability to work independently yet report directly to the Managing Partner
- Emphasis on transparency and objective accountability—our small team values direct communication
We operate as a small, close-knit operation, not a corporate bureaucracy. You will contribute to commercially sensitive projects, liaising directly with partners on important operational decisions.
Key Details
- Location: Office in central Oxford, near the train station
- Working Pattern: Preferable full-time, but part-time (4 days/week) or flexible scheduling may be negotiated
- Remuneration & Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Workplace pension scheme
- Private health insurance
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Essential Requirements
✔ Proven experience in UK company bookkeeping ✔ In-depth understanding of:
- Corporation tax
- Pay As You Earn (PAYE)
- Value-Added Tax (VAT) ✔ Highly organised, with unfailing attention to detail ✔ Impeccable daily integrity and discretion ✔ Ability to commence employment from May 2026
**Preferred (Not Mandatory)
✅ ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent ✅ Experience with Xero accounting software ✅ Familiarity with legal document handling ✅ Prior exposure to fund/asset management or finance sector (helpful but not required)
Next Steps
We are committed to prompting responses and aim for start dates by early May 2026. Any potential offer will be contingent upon completion of mandatory criminal records and background checks.
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