Accounts Assistant

Description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Welwyn Garden City

Contract: Temporary (4 weeks initially - potential extension or permanent)

Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

Pay: GBP13.46 per hour

Start: Immediate Start Required

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and competent Accounts Assistant to join our finance team on a temporary basis. This role will support the day-to-day financial administration of the business and ensure accurate, timely processing of accounts functions. The initial assignment is for up to 4 weeks, with the possibility to extend or move into a permanent role for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience using Xero and be confident managing bookkeeping tasks and liaising with the bank. You must be organised, reliable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain and update the accounting system (Xero) accurately and in real time

- Process invoices, receipts, payments, and credit notes

- Reconcile bank statements and manage daily banking activities

- Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable

- Assist with preparing financial reports and month-end tasks

- Support the Finance Manager with administrative finance tasks as required

- Handle supplier queries and maintain positive working relationships

- Ensure all financial data is accurate and compliant

Requirements

- Strong working knowledge of Xero (essential)

- Proven experience in an Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeping role

- Good understanding of general accounting processes

- Confident in managing banking queries and reconciliations

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy

- Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

- Professional, reliable, and available to start immediately

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Smart10 Recruitment Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others, and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted.

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