Accounts Assistant

LJ Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Managed Service Provider is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its office-based finance team in Broxbourne, England. The role involves managing client billing, processing invoices using Xero, and supporting various financial operations. Ideal candidates will have finance experience, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills. This opportunity offers professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience within a Managed Service Provider or fast-paced environments is ideal.
• Proficient in numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage client billing queries and payment processing.
• Raise and reconcile invoices using Xero.
• Support credit control and chase outstanding payments.
• Process supplier invoices and assist with purchase ledger tasks.
• Reconcile bank accounts and assist with month-end reporting.

Skills

Previous experience in a finance or accounts role

Working knowledge of Xero

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Proactive attitude

Tools

Xero

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Managed Service Provider (MSP)

Location: Broxbourne (Office-based)
Salary: 25,000 - 30,000 (DOE)
Hours: Full-time, permanent

An established yet growing Managed Service Provider (MSP) specialising in unified communications is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its friendly, close-knit finance team in Broxbourne. The business supports over 1,200 clients across the UK and continues to expand its operations, offering a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a dynamic and supportive environment.

The Role

The Accounts Assistant will play a key role in the day-to-day financial operations of the company. Acting as a first point of contact for client billing and account queries, the successful candidate will ensure accurate, timely, and professional communication with both clients and colleagues.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing client billing queries and payment processing
• Raising and reconciling invoices using Xero
• Supporting credit control and chasing outstanding payments
• Processing supplier invoices and assisting with purchase ledger tasks
• Reconciling bank accounts and assisting with month-end reporting
• Providing general support across the finance function as required

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role (ideally within an MSP or similar service-based business - or fast paced environments)
• Working knowledge of Xero (preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and support the wider team

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, fully office-based finance team within a successful and expanding technology business. The company offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, exposure to a wide variety of accounting tasks, and genuine opportunities for professional development as the business continues to grow.