Description

In the role of Accounts Assistant, you will be integral to our finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Manager. Your primary responsibilities will include managing accounting software, particularly Xero, to ensure accurate financial reporting and data entry. With a focus on accounts payable and financial services, your premium skills in tools like QuickBooks and Sage will enhance our operational efficiency. We expect you to contribute to the financial health of our organization by maintaining meticulous records and supporting the preparation of financial statements. Join us in delivering excellence in our accounting processes.

Main duties:

  • Undertake all accounting administration from managing the departments post, incoming email, maintaining and filling of all records.
  • Ensuring the accurate recording of all data within the accounting system
  • Entering transactional data into Xero accounting for all group companies) Purchase Invoices, Sales Invoices, Expenses, Credit Card transactions)
  • Daily bank reconciliations for all bank accounts and intercompany accounts for all group companies
  • Credit Control
  • Set up Supplier/Client accounts and complete application forms
  • Reconciliation of general ledgers
  • Monthly intercompany journals
  • Preparing monthly prepayment and accruals for review prior to journal posting.
  • Provide reports as requested from time to time by the Head of Finance
  • Provide support for budgets and month-end, year-end financial reporting and audit purposes both internally and externally.

Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years accounting experience
  • Minimum 1 years Xero software experience
  • Communicate in a professional manner with all stakeholders

This role is a full-time, office based role for 10 months covering maternity leave starting Mid June/July 25.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 10 months

Pay: £28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Xero Accounting Software: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/05/2025

Expected start date: 23/06/2025

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