Accounts Assistant

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and organised Accounts Assistant to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong interest in finance and accounting who is looking to develop their skills within a supportive business environment. You will play an important role within the accounts team, helping to ensure that financial records are accurate, payments are processed efficiently and customers and suppliers receive a professional service.

Experience using Xero would be an advantage, but it is not essential.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger and Supplier Accounts

• Process purchase invoices accurately and reconcile supplier statements.
• Prepare and set up supplier payments via online banking.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records.

Sales Ledger and Customer Accounts

• Raise and issue sales invoices.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and communicate with customers to support timely payment.
• Maintain accurate customer account records.

Accounting and Administration

• Maintain financial records using Xero and Microsoft Excel.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop a good understanding of the business.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support as required.
• Answer telephone calls professionally and undertake filing and other routine administrative duties.
• Assist with additional reasonable tasks as required.

Provide occasional reception cover and assist the Managing Director with PA duties when the part-time PA is absent.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and confident working with numbers, with the ability to manage their workload effectively.

You will ideally have:

• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working within an accounts team, with an understanding of financial processes and commercial awareness.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to plan, prioritise and manage competing deadlines.
• A flexible, self-motivated and positive approach to work.
• The confidence to communicate professionally with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Experience using Xero is preferred but not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £25,000–£27,000 per annum.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Regular working hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm, with a one-hour lunch break. Full-time office based with no working from home.
• Holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Onsite parking.

How to Apply

Interested in joining the team? Please send your CV to John Skinner

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person