Assistant Financial Accountant

Job details

Posted Tuesday 07 April 2026
Salary £28,000 - £30,000
Location Didcot
Job type Permanent
Reference 4046
Recruiter Name Keeley Hamblin

Assistant Financial Accountant - Didcot - £28,000 / £30,000 - Hybrid working - Study Support

About the Client
Wade Macdonald are currently working with an established company that’s known in its field and continues to evolve. The finance team is supportive and team-oriented, giving people the tools and confidence to make a real impact.

About the Job
This role sits within the Central Accounting & Reporting team and offers a good mix of responsibilities. You’ll be involved in areas such as sales and cash reporting, statutory accounts, and supporting the budget cycle.

Duties will include:

  • Producing weekly reports and raising invoices
  • Overseeing and updating cash reporting
  • Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and divisional submissions
  • Carrying out trade debtor reconciliations
  • Pulling together data for national statistics reporting
  • Assisting with purchase orders and month-end commission tasks
  • Completing reconciliations and processing postings for both internal and external stakeholders
  • Helping with the budgeting process and getting involved in ad hoc tasks as needed

About the Successful Applicant
Ideally, you’ll be studying towards ACCA, ACA or CIMA and be confident using Excel, with the ability to analyse data and communicate it clearly. You’ll be organised, detail-focused, and able to manage your time to meet deadlines.

What You Will Receive in Return
The role comes with a great benefits package, including 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. You’ll also have access to private medical insurance, a generous pension scheme, retail discounts, and a Cycle to Work scheme, alongside additional perks such as eye care vouchers and season ticket loans.