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Finance Officer
Job in
Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1, England, UK
Listing for:
Allen Associates
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-11-09
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Accounting & Finance, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Are you a qualified finance professional seeking a hands-on role where your accuracy and commercial judgement directly support business performance?
Finance Officer Responsibilities
This position will involve, but will not be limited to:
Managing the purchase ledger, including purchase orders, supplier transactions and query resolution.
Completing bank, supplier statement and balance sheet reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
Preparing payroll data and supporting the CFO with month-end close, VAT returns and management accounts.
Applying dimensional accounting and maintaining accurate source coding across financial transactions.
Monitoring deferred accounting and ensuring revenue is recorded appropriately.
Supporting process improvements and providing reliable financial information to inform business decisions.
Finance Officer Rewards
Salary of £35,000 to £40,000, depending on experience.
32 days' holiday, including bank holidays.
Discretionary performance-related bonus.
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
Cycle to work scheme.
Permanent, full-time employment.
The Company
Our client is an education organisation who fosters a collaborative, flexible culture and encourage practical improvements. This is a supportive environment for someone looking to be hands-on in a transactional accounting role.
Finance Officer Experience Essentials
Fully or part-qualified ACCA or CIMA, AAT qualified, or QBE with relevant hands-on professional finance experience.
Experience in transactional accounting, purchase ledger and supplier account management.
Experience preparing payroll information, reconciliations and month-end data.
Sound knowledge of accounting principles, including deferred accounting.
Understanding of dimensional accounting and accurate source coding.
Commercial awareness, strong organisation and the ability to manage deadlines.
A curious, adaptable approach with confidence working across teams and suggesting efficiencies.
Location
Based in central Oxfordshire, this role requires regular office attendance when business needs demand it and so a flexible approach and willingness to be onsite as needed, is essential. Public transport and park-and-ride services are the best way to get to this office, as parking is limited.
Action
If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, please apply online today. We will review and respond to all applications.
Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit (url removed) and follow us on Linked In
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