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Accounts Assistant in Oxfordshire
The ideal position when studying AAT.
Day to day in Oxfordshire
What a accounts assistant
does in Oxfordshire.
Responsible for overseeing various company transactions whilst supporting senior management. Integral wherever workload and volume requires additional support — the ideal position when studying AAT. Here's what the role covers day to day for the Oxfordshire businesses we recruit for.
- Purchase ledger management including processing invoices
- Statement reconciliations
- Preparing VAT returns
- Processing employee expenses
- Sales ledger management including credit control duties
- Bank reconciliations
- Working with spreadsheets
- Petty cash maintenance
- Any other ad hoc duties supporting senior management
What it pays in Oxfordshire
Real Oxfordshire market rates, not a national average.
Medior Accounts Assistant · Oxfordshire
£32,833 – £34,667
Typical: £34,000 per year
Medium confidence — modelled local estimate
Recruiting in Oxfordshire
Why Oxfordshire needs
a specialist.
Finding the right accounts assistant in Oxfordshire usually comes down to knowing the market, not just running a keyword search. Day to day, that often means working with spreadsheets — one of several things a accounts assistant in Oxfordshire is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes independent and professional services businesses across the county's smaller market towns. It's a small distinction that matters: recruiting accounts assistant roles in Oxfordshire properly, rather than just advertising them.
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Either way, we can help.
Hiring
Need a accounts assistant in Oxfordshire?
Permanent or temporary, we'll shortlist from a network we actually know — with working interviews to de-risk the hire.
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Common questions
Accounts Assistant in Oxfordshire FAQs.
Do you recruit Accounts Assistant roles in Oxfordshire?+
Yes — Accounts Assistant is one of the positions we place in Oxfordshire, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
Do you offer working interviews for Accounts Assistant vacancies in Oxfordshire?+
Yes — a working interview means the candidate spends a real day in the role, on your systems, with your actual workload, before either side commits. It's one of the ways we take the risk out of a new hire in Oxfordshire.
Will my CV be shared with employers in Oxfordshire without my permission?+
No — nothing about your CV or your situation is shared with any employer, in this location or any other, without your explicit permission first.
What areas around Oxfordshire do you cover for Accounts Assistant roles?+
We recruit Accounts Assistant positions across Oxfordshire itself and the surrounding commuter towns and business parks — if you're just outside the immediate area, get in touch and we'll be straight with you about whether it's somewhere we can genuinely help.
What's the going rate for a Accounts Assistant in Oxfordshire?+
Accounts Assistant salaries in Oxfordshire typically sit at £27.5k – £38k. Minimum wage rises keep pushing this bracket up — most entry-level finance roles now start around £27.5k. Study support toward AAT makes a real difference to the calibre of candidate you attract, with experienced bookkeepers reaching £38k.
Do you place candidates studying towards a qualification into Accounts Assistant roles in Oxfordshire?+
Yes — part-qualified and studying candidates (AAT, ACCA or CIMA depending on the role) are a genuine part of the Accounts Assistant talent pool in Oxfordshire, not just an afterthought.
Is a Accounts Assistant role in Oxfordshire permanent or temporary?+
We recruit Accounts Assistant positions in Oxfordshire on both a permanent and temporary basis — including short-notice cover when a team is stretched.
Do you help with interview preparation and salary negotiation for Accounts Assistant roles in Oxfordshire?+
Yes — briefing you properly on the role, the employer and realistic Oxfordshire salary expectations before an interview is a standard part of how we work with every candidate.
Can you provide temporary Accounts Assistant cover in Oxfordshire at short notice?+
Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a Accounts Assistant position in Oxfordshire is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.
How do you recruit Accounts Assistant roles in Oxfordshire without a local office?+
We work with Oxfordshire employers and candidates remotely for Accounts Assistant roles — video interviews and phone-based briefings, backed by the same vetting and market knowledge we use everywhere else.
Can I see live Accounts Assistant vacancies in Oxfordshire before speaking to someone?+
Yes — you can search live jobs on our careers portal, but we'd always recommend a conversation with a Market Expert too, since not every Oxfordshire vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.
How does the process work if I want to become a Accounts Assistant in Oxfordshire?+
Submit your CV and a Market Expert will be in touch to talk through your experience, what you're looking for, and any live Accounts Assistant opportunities in Oxfordshire that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.
What kind of Oxfordshire employers hire Accounts Assistants through you?+
Recent examples include university, science-park and research-institution employers concentrated around oxford, abingdon and didcot and retail, distribution and logistics operators around bicester and banbury — the specific mix varies, but that's representative of who we work with in Oxfordshire.
Do you recruit Accounts Assistant roles for SMEs as well as large employers in Oxfordshire?+
Yes — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands through to owner-managed SMEs in Oxfordshire needing a single, sole-charge Accounts Assistant hire.
Other roles in Oxfordshire
Explore related roles.
- 01Payroll ManagerA business critical position within any organisation.
- 02Purchase Ledger ManagerEnsuring the purchasing function runs efficiently.
- 03Credit Control ManagerA strong Credit Control Manager is invaluable.
- 04Sales Ledger ManagerOften responsible for managing millions of pounds.
- 05Credit ControllerTenacity personified.
- 06Sales Ledger ClerkEnsures every penny owed is accurately invoiced and allocated.
No waffle. Just the right person.