Accounts Assistant

Think Specialist Recruitment; Broxbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing global business in the UK is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant. You will handle day-to-day accounts maintenance and collaborate with a close-knit finance team. This role offers an immediate start with the potential for a temporary-to-permanent placement. Ideal candidates will be confident using Xero and Excel, with excellent communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant role.
• Confident using Xero and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and over the phone.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day accounts maintenance, invoice processing, and reconciliations.
• Tracking purchase orders and supplier invoices.
• Supporting accounts payable, including payment runs.
• Setting up new customer accounts and managing direct debits.
• Processing expenses and payments.
• Managing the accounts inbox and resolving supplier queries.
• Assisting with credit control and updating suppliers on payments.

Skills

Using Xero

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Immediate Start

Join a growing global business in an exciting industry.

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next challenge?
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a buzzy, close‑knit finance team within a company that's expanding globally and values collaboration, initiative, and personality.

If you are confident speaking to clients, enjoy working closely with other departments, and want to be part of a supportive office with a real family feel, this could be the perfect move.

Experience using Xero is highly desirable.

Temporary‑to‑permanent or temporary opportunity.

What you’ll be doing

• Day‑to‑day accounts maintenance, invoice processing, and reconciliations
• Tracking purchase orders and supplier invoices
• Supporting accounts payable, including payment runs
• Setting up new customer accounts and managing direct debits
• Processing expenses and payments
• Managing the accounts inbox and resolving supplier queries
• Assisting with credit control and updating suppliers on payments
• Working cross‑functionally with other teams to resolve queries quickly and accurately

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant role
• Confident using Xero and Excel
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and over the phone
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills
• A friendly, proactive approach and a genuine team player

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that’s growing fast but still maintains its down‑to‑earth, people‑first culture.

Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.