Accounts Assistant

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

Job summary

A UK-leading supplier of biomass fuel is seeking an Accounts Assistant for long-term absence cover at their Bramley office. The role involves managing purchase and sales ledgers, coordinating payments, and resolving supplier queries. Candidates should have a good knowledge of accounts up to Trial Balance, proficiency in Excel, and experience with Xero. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, flexible working, 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 small team.
• Good communication skills to respond promptly to supplier queries.

Responsibilities

• Review coding and VAT treatment of purchase invoices.
• Manage credit card transactions and staff expenses claims.
• Assist with weekly payment run calculations.

Skills

Knowledge of accounts up to Trial Balance

Proficiency in Excel

Experience with Xero Accounting

Tools

Xero

Job description

Accounts Assistant (long-term absence cover)

Start Date: November 2025

Location: Head Office, Bramley GU5

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 Role

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 Xero Accounting package.

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
• Monday – Friday; 9am – 5pm
• Flexible working
• 4% contributory pension scheme
• Discretionary 5% annual bonus
• Private health care
• Death in Service scheme

Personal transport is essential as public transport to the office is very limited.