Assistant Accountant

  • Parke Lane People
  • Bicester, Oxfordshire
  • May 18, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Assistant Accountant - Bicester Permanent

Love numbers? Thrive on clean ledgers and tidy month-ends? This could be the role for you.

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and passionate business operating in the historic motorsport and classic car events sector - a company with a devoted global following and a growing finance function that needs a detail-driven pair of hands to keep things running smoothly.

If you've ever wanted your day job to have a bit more character than a standard finance role, this is a genuinely exciting environment to work in.

The Role

As Assistant Accountant, you'll be the engine behind the day-to-day numbers - posting transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting a clean, timely month-end close. You'll work across a modern tech stack including Xero, Airwallex, Shopify, and HubSpot, handling everything from membership invoicing to international supplier payments.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Posting customer payments, instalments, and overpayments in Xero
  • Updating cashflow spreadsheets and maintaining accurate income records
  • Processing Shopify sales, refunds, and membership invoices
  • Posting supplier invoices and direct-debit bills with correct VAT coding
  • Managing Airwallex and Equals card expenses - ensuring receipts and classifications are complete
  • Reconciling bank accounts, credit cards, and supplier balances monthly
  • Supporting a smooth, timely month-end close with accurate reconciliations and documentation

What We're Looking For

  • Solid bookkeeping experience and a strong eye for detail
  • Confidence navigating multiple finance systems simultaneously
  • Someone organised, reliable, and proactive - you spot a discrepancy before anyone else does
  • Experience with Xero is highly desirable
  • A positive, team-minded attitude and the ability to work to deadlines

Why Apply?

This is a rare chance to join a niche, values-led business in a sector that attracts genuine enthusiasts - where your financial diligence directly supports world-class events and a passionate community. There's real scope to grow as the finance function develops.