Accounts Assistant

Alexander Mae (HR) Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A PE-backed technology business is seeking an Accounts Assistant on a 36-month contract in Exeter with hybrid working options. The role entails managing finance operations, processing invoices, maintaining records, and assisting with month-end close activities. Ideal candidates should have experience in accounts, strong VAT knowledge, and preferably experience using Xero. The position offers a salary range of £28,000 to £32,000 per annum and additional benefits like holidays and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper role.
• AAT qualification or experience assisting with management accounts.
• Strong knowledge of VAT.

Responsibilities

• Processing customer billing, subscriptions, and invoices.
• Maintaining accounts payable and receivable records.
• Reconciling bank statements and resolving discrepancies.

Skills

Experience in a similar Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper role

Strong knowledge of VAT

Credit control experience

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Xero

Job description

We are recruiting an

Accounts Assistant

for a

36 month contract

with a

PE-backed technology business

that delivers market-leading products providing complete control over the full lifecycle of parking enforcement data

from issue through to recovery and every step in between.

The role is based in

Exeter (hybrid working) , with

fully remote working considered

for the right candidate.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accounts Assistant will support day-to-day finance operations across accounts payable, receivable, and billing activities.

Key responsibilities include :

• Processing customer billing, subscriptions, and usage-based invoices, including preparation of accrued revenue reports
• Processing purchase invoices accurately and on time
• Maintaining accounts payable and accounts receivable records
• Reconciling bank statements and resolving discrepancies
• Assisting with month-end and year-end close activities (accruals, prepayments, payroll journals, etc.)
• Preparing and posting journal entries as required
• Monitoring outstanding balances and following up on overdue payments
• Processing employee expense claims and company credit card transactions in line with company policy, chasing receipts where required
• Assisting with VAT returns and other statutory submissions
• Responding to internal and external finance queries, including management of the accounts inbox
• Producing monthly reporting on framework contracts, including contracts won and amounts invoiced

desirable but not essential

The Person

You will be an experienced Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper with a strong transactional finance background and the ability to work autonomously.

• Experience in a similar Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper role
• AAT qualification or experience assisting with management accounts (desirable)
• Strong knowledge of VAT
• Experience raising customer invoices
• Previous experience using Xero (highly desirable)
• Credit control experience (advantageous)
• Experience in a SaaS or technology environment (preferred but not essential)

Salary & Benefits

£28,000

£32,000 per annum (pro rata for contract)

37.5 hours per week with a 30-minute lunch break

25 days holiday plus bank holidays