Accounts Assistant

Marine Resources; Fareham; Presencial; GBP 25.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Marine Resources is recruiting an Accounts Assistant on behalf of an innovative maritime technology business for an initial six-month contract. This is an opportunity for an organised, tech-savvy finance professional with strong accounts payable experience to support a busy finance function.

You’ll be confident using Xero, comfortable learning new systems and proactive in improving processes to keep things running efficiently.

Formación

• Previous accounts assistant or purchase ledger experience.
• Strong accounts payable knowledge and accuracy.
• Comfortable using Excel and related spreadsheets.
• Tech-savvy with ability to learn new systems quickly.

Responsabilidades

• Process supplier invoices accurately with correct coding and approvals.
• Maintain purchase ledger records and reconcile supplier statements.
• Prepare payment runs and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Respond to supplier queries and resolve outstanding issues.
• Support bank reconciliations, expense processing and month-end activities.
• Keep Xero records accurate and up to date.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and reduce manual tasks.
• Provide wider accounts and administrative support as required.

Conocimientos

Accounts payable

Purchase ledger

Bank reconciliations

Xero

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Excel

Herramientas

Xero

Descripción del empleo

Marine Resources is recruiting an Accounts Assistant on behalf of an innovative maritime technology business for an initial six-month contract.

This is an opportunity for an organised, tech-savvy finance professional with strong accounts payable experience to support a busy finance function. You’ll be confident using Xero, comfortable learning new systems and proactive in improving processes to keep things running efficiently.

Key Responsibilites

• Process supplier invoices accurately, ensuring the correct coding and approvals.
• Maintain purchase ledger records and reconcile supplier statements.
• Prepare payment runs for approval and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Respond to supplier queries and work with colleagues to resolve outstanding issues.
• Support bank reconciliations, expense processing and month-end activities.
• Keep financial records accurate and up to date within Xero.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and reduce manual administration.
• Provide wider accounts and administrative support as required.

You’ll bring previous accounts assistant or purchase ledger experience, with a strong understanding of accounts payable and practical experience using Xero. Confident with technology and spreadsheets, you’ll pick up new systems quickly and enjoy finding more efficient ways of working. Excellent attention to detail, clear communication and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential, alongside a proactive approach and availability to start immediately.

Contract details

• Initial six-month contract.
• Immediate start