account representative Oxford, England
Job description
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our team of Accounts Assistants are predominantly responsible for the high volume tasks of checking UK Staff Expense claims for compliance with OUP and HMRC policies and rules (approx. 10,000 p.a.), and for posting journal entries submitted for posting to the Finance system (approx. 5,000 p.a.). Tasks will be allocated to ensure that the work is completed on a timely basis and that deadlines are met, and that there is cover at peak times and during absence.
For this role we offer a study support package that is available on completion of probation. This is to help you attain a recognized qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA etc.) within this field.
We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a strong team player who wants to develop a career in accounting. This is a great opportunity to join a fun dynamic team and further develop your accounting skills.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience of working in a Finance team, demonstrating the ability to meet key deadlines and a focus on attention to detail and accuracy
- Highly motivated and willing to learn, flexible around month end to ensure that deadlines are met
- Ability to develop relationships, influence, and communicate effectively, with staff at all levels of seniority and across different cultures
- Experience of using SAP and/or EDMS
- Microsoft Office skills (primarily Excel and Outlook)
BENEFITS
We care about work/life balance here at OUP. With this in mind we offer 25 days’ holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days) and a 35-hour working week. We are open to discussing flexibility in respect to working patterns, dependent on role. We also have a great variety of active employee networks and societies.
We help make your money go further by contributing to your pension up to 12%, offering loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance, in addition to travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts.
This role comes with the added benefit of a discretionary annual bonus.
Please see our Rewards and Recognition page for more information.
QUERIES
Please contact [email protected] with any queries relating to this role.
We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.
