Accounts Assistant

Thorn Baker Facilities Management; Clayton West; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company in Clayton West is seeking a competent Accounts Assistant to support revenue growth. Responsibilities include invoicing, credit control, and payroll preparation, with a strong emphasis on attention to detail and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have experience with accounting software like Xero. AAT qualification or working towards ACCA/CIMA is advantageous but not essential. Open salary negotiation for the right candidate.

Benefits

Facilitation of accounting courses for personal growth

Qualifications

• Experience of using accounting software (Xero preferred, but Sage or QuickBooks acceptable).
• Sound understanding of VAT, payroll, and general accounting principles.
• Strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing and credit control.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist with year-end accounts.
• Support and analyze monthly management accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proactive process improvements

Education

AAT qualified or working towards ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

Thorn Baker is working in collaboration with a contract cleaning facilities management company, to recruit a competent Accounts Assistant. Based in Huddersfield, this role is office based with potential for hybrid working once embedded into the role. Our client is a professional business who are rapidly growing, the role has been created to effectively support the next phase of their revenue growth.

Please note, the salary is open to negotiation for the right person.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing
• Credit control
• Payroll preparation
• Bank reconciliation
• Management Reporting
• Cash Flow
• Communication with external b2b partnerships
• Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks)
• Manage the invoice discounting process, including liaison with Bibby Financial Services
• Support and analyse monthly management accounts and financial reports for senior leaders
• Prepare VAT returns, PAYE submissions, and assist with year-end accounts
• Oversee credit control, chasing overdue invoices and maintaining strong client relationships
• Support the preparation and submission of payroll data (in conjunction with HR or payroll provider)

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to take the next step in their career, into a more independent role. The company can facilitate accounting courses to support your personal growth and progression within the finance sector.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience of using accounting software (Xero preferred, but Sage or QuickBooks acceptable).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Sound understanding of VAT, payroll, and general accounting principles.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proactive and confident in making process improvements and financial recommendations.
• AAT qualified or working towards ACCA/CIMA (not essential but advantageous)

If you would like to explore this in more detail and have a history of working in a fast paced environment, please apply.