Accounts Assistant

Randstad Finance; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in Luton seeks a part-time Accounts Assistant to support its finance team. The role involves processing invoices, reconciliations, and client communication with a strong emphasis on accuracy and analytical skills. This opportunity offers a chance to join a growing business at an exciting time in its development.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a high performing finance team is preferred.
• Intermediate level in Excel is essential.
• Xero experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Processing of all purchase invoices on Xero.
• Reconcile invoices against purchase orders and resolve queries.
• Weekly bank payment run and assist with credit control.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Accuracy

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Excel

Xero

Job description

Accounts Assistant

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Part time - Permanent 30 hours

Randstad are currently working in collaboration with a successful SME business in Luton. This busy, successful and expanding international business are seeking an accounts focused, organised and autonomous Accounts Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis to support the smooth running of a busy department.

Key responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant includes:

• Processing of all purchase invoices on Xero
• Reconcile invoices against purchase orders and resolve queries with relevant buyer/supplier
• Weekly bank payment run and ad-hoc payments
• Supplier / client reconciliations
• Bank reconciliation covering all postings
• Assist with credit control
• Assist with stock records
• Maintenance of supplier and customer accounts on Xero (credit terms/credit insurance)
• Assist with reconciliation of invoice discounting account with bank
• EU VAT return processing - work with Management Accountant on returns
• Sales invoicing
• Any other duties as required

Key skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Accuracy and an eye for detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills - able to communicate at all levels with both financial and non-financial management
• Strong commercial acumen
• Excel - Intermediate
• Experience of working in a high performing finance team
• Xero experience

This is an immediately available opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a successful and growing business at an exciting time.

If you are interested in the role of Accounts Assistant please do not hesitate to apply today.

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003