Account Assistant

Superb People Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Superb People Ltd. is seeking an Accounts Assistant in London to manage end-to-end transactional finance within a hybrid work setup. You will handle AP/AR, payroll processes for contractors and suppliers, invoicing, and timesheet management through Xero, contributing to cashflow and forecasting.

The role requires at least 1 year of experience in AP/AR, strong numeracy, and studying towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA. CRM experience is a plus and the company encourages ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• 1 year of dedicated experience in AP/AR/Accounts Assistant role.
• Highly numerate with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with Xero or similar accounting platforms (CRM experience is a plus).
• Studying towards AAT, ACCA, or CIMA is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process contractor & supplier payroll on weekly, fortnightly, and monthly schedules.
• Manage invoicing, timesheets, purchase orders, and billing through Xero.
• Support cashflow with invoice discounting data, reconcile bank accounts, assist forecasting.
• Handle credit control by chasing missing timesheets and managing collections.
• Assist with audit requirements and ad-hoc finance projects.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Xero experience

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA in progress

Tools

Xero

CRM systems

Job description

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in managing day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations, keeping our financial wheels turning smoothly!

The Details

• Location: London, City (Hybrid: 4 days office / 1 day home during probation, moving to 3 days office / 2 days home after)

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Accounts Assistant, you’ll have a varied and hands-on role covering end-to-end transactional finance:

• Contractor & Supplier Payroll: Processing payments on weekly, fortnightly, and monthly schedules.
• Invoicing & Timesheets: Managing client portals to consolidate contractor timesheets, raising purchase orders, and handling billing through Xero.
• Cashflow Support: Uploading invoice discounting data to boost cash flow, reconciling bank accounts, and assisting with cashflow forecasting.
• Credit Control & Queries: Chasing missing timesheets, managing collections, and resolving client or contractor queries efficiently.
• Compliance: Supporting the Finance Director with audit requirements and ad-hoc projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of dedicated experience in an AP, AR, or Accounts Assistant role.
• Skills: Highly numerate with an eagle eye for detail.
• Tech: Experience with Xero or similar accounting platforms. (Recruitment sector CRM experience is a huge plus!)
• Qualifications: Studying towards your AAT, ACCA, or CIMA qualification is highly advantageous.