Accounts Assistant

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team. This role entails managing purchase and sales ledgers, assisting with bank reconciliations, and supporting the Financial Controller. The ideal candidate should have a good knowledge of accounts up to Trial Balance, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with Xero. This position offers flexible working, 25 days of annual leave, and a discretionary annual bonus.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working

4% contributory pension scheme

Discretionary 5% annual bonus

Private health care

Death in Service scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to work accurately and efficiently as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills for managing invoices and supplier queries.

Responsibilities

• Review coding and VAT treatment of purchase invoices.
• Scan and upload purchase invoices into Xero.
• Manage credit card transactions and staff expenses claims.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations.
• Assist with weekly payment run calculations.

Skills

Knowledge of accounts up to Trial Balance

Proficiency in Excel

Familiarity with Xero Accounting package

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Start Date: Early 2026 – interviews will be held in January

Location: Head Office, Bramley GU5

Reporting to: Financial Controller

Salary: Up to £30,000 (dependent on experience)

Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday

About Our Client

Our client is a UK-leading supplier of biomass fuel, recognised for its innovation, diversity, and commitment to sustainability. They are a forward‑thinking company seeking a proactive team player who thrives in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment.

The Accounts Assistant role will suit someone who can work accurately and efficiently as part of a small team. A good knowledge of accounts up to Trial Balance and double entry is preferred, as well as proficiency in Excel and the Xero Accounting package.

Responsibilities include:

Purchase Ledger:

• Review coding and VAT treatment of purchase invoices
• Scan and upload all purchase invoices into Xero
• Manage credit card transactions and staff expenses claims
• Perform Supplier statement reconciliations
• Circulate invoices to relevant team members for approval and input invoices into Xero
• Maintaining an On-hold file for disputed invoices
• Respond promptly to supplier queries and resolve any issues with suppliers

Sales Ledger:

• Ensure sales invoices have been completed accurately and emailed to clients
• Run weekly Credit Control meetings with the team

Payments:

• Assist with weekly payment run calculations
• Weekly set-up and approval of payments
• Daily updating of payments and receipts to assist with bank reconciliations on Xero

Benefits:

• 25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
• Mon - Friday 9-5 pm
• Flexible working
• 4% contributory pension scheme
• Discretionary 5% annual bonus
• Private health care
• Death in Service scheme