Accounts Assistant

Smart10Ltd; Lemsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading finance company in Welwyn Garden City seeks a proactive Accounts Assistant for a temporary position. This role involves managing financial administration tasks, including maintaining the accounting system using Xero, processing payments, and supporting financial reporting. Strong Xero experience is essential, along with reliability and attention to detail. This is a full-time position requiring immediate availability.

Qualifications

• Strong experience using Xero is essential.
• Proven experience in an Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeping role.
• Confident in managing banking queries and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the accounting system (Xero) accurately.
• Process invoices, receipts, payments, and credit notes.
• Reconcile bank statements and manage daily banking activities.
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of Xero

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize workload

Understanding of general accounting processes

Professional reliability

Tools

Xero

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Location: Welwyn Garden City
Contract: Temporary (4 weeks initially - potential extension or permanent)
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Pay: £13.46 per hour
Start: Immediate Start Required

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and competent Accounts Assistant to join our finance team on a temporary basis. This role will support the day-to-day financial administration of the business and ensure accurate, timely processing of accounts functions. The initial assignment is for up to 4 weeks, with the possibility to extend or move into a permanent role for the right candidate. The ideal candidate will have strong experience using Xero and be confident managing bookkeeping tasks and liaising with the bank. You must be organised, reliable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the accounting system (Xero) accurately and in real time
• Process invoices, receipts, payments, and credit notes
• Reconcile bank statements and manage daily banking activities
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Assist with preparing financial reports and month-end tasks
• Support the Finance Manager with administrative finance tasks as required
• Handle supplier queries and maintain positive working relationships
• Ensure all financial data is accurate and compliant

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of Xero (essential)
• Proven experience in an Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeping role
• Good understanding of general accounting processes
• Confident in managing banking queries and reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Professional, reliable, and available to start immediately