Insite Group
Junior Accountant
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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.
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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.
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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.
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