Accounts Assistant

About Oodle

Oodle Car Finance is a digital lender in the used‑car market, providing loans and linking customers with top UK car dealers. Since launching in 2016 we have grown rapidly and are committed to putting customers’ needs first through modern, digital retail processes.

• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 after 3 years of service) plus bank holidays
• Private Medical via Vitality, with reward schemes for you and your family
• Health cash plan via Health Shield for employees and children (dental, optical, etc.)
• 5% pension contribution from Oodle
• Free breakfast, drinks and fruit in the office
• Employee discounts across major shops
• One volunteer day per year
• Mental health care – 6 free counselling sessions via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid sick leave – enhanced company sick pay
• Enhanced family leave for primary and secondary caregivers

This Accounts Assistant role reports into a Management Accountant. It is an entry‑level finance position ideal for someone looking to build a career in finance. The role supports the team by ensuring the smooth running of day‑to‑day financial processes.

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and annual financial statements
• Prepare monthly analysis of reports to identify trends and anomalies
• Maintain and update financial records, including data entry into accounting systems
• Assist with monthly reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with audits and requests for financial information by providing accurate documentation
• Act as a key point of contact for finance‑related queries, building effective relationships and delivering excellent support to colleagues across the business
• Collaborate with the wider Finance Teams to help drive business performance

• Desire to start a career in a finance role
• Basic understanding of finance and accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (LOOKUP functions and Pivot tables)
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Willingness to learn and develop

• Embrace being human – empathy and diversity make us stronger
• Strive for awesome – we aim to do better every day
• Everyone’s a builder – we work together and win as a team
• Bravely honest – we are honest with ourselves and everyone else
• Think customer – the customer is at the heart of everything we do

Oodle is proud to be an inclusive workplace and we recognise diversity of experience, thoughts and backgrounds leads to better customer outcomes and an environment where our colleagues can thrive. We have several DEI networks that comprise our staff who strive to make positive impacts on our culture.