Accounts Assistant

Thorn Baker Facilities Management; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A contract cleaning facilities management company in the United Kingdom seeks a competent Accounts Assistant. The role is office-based in Huddersfield with potential for hybrid working. Responsibilities include managing invoicing, credit control, payroll preparation, and maintaining financial records using accounting software. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience with VAT, payroll, and accounting principles. Opportunities for furthering personal growth and accounting courses are available.

Benefits

Opportunities for accounting courses

Career progression support

Qualifications

• Experience with accounting software, preferably Xero.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Understanding of VAT, payroll, and accounting principles.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactively recommend process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoicing and credit control.
• Prepare payroll and bank reconciliations.
• Conduct management reporting and cash flow analysis.
• Maintain accurate financial records with accounting software.
• Liaise with Bibby Financial Services for invoice discounting.
• Support month-end closing and VAT return preparations.
• Manage overdue invoices and maintain client relationships.
• Prepare payroll data in conjunction with HR.

Skills

Accounting software experience (Xero preferred)

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Understanding of VAT and payroll

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive improvement suggestions

Education

AAT qualified or working towards ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

Thorn Baker is working in collaboration with a contract cleaning facilities management company, to recruit a competent Accounts Assistant. Based in Huddersfield, this role is office based with potential for hybrid working once embedded into the role. Our client is a professional business who are rapidly growing, the role has been created to effectively support the next phase of their revenue growth.

Please note, the salary is open to negotiation for the right person.

The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for managing some of the day–to–day financial operations of the business.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing
• Credit control
• Payroll preparation
• Bank reconciliation
• Management Reporting
• Cash Flow
• Communication with external b2b partnerships
• Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks)
• Manage the invoice discounting process, including liaison with Bibby Financial Services
• Support and analyse monthly management accounts and financial reports for senior leaders
• Prepare VAT returns, PAYE submissions, and assist with year–end accounts
• Oversee credit control, chasing overdue invoices and maintaining strong client relationships
• Support the preparation and submission of payroll data (in conjunction with HR or payroll provider).

Opportunities

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to take the next step in their career, into a more independent role. The company can facilitate accounting courses to support your personal growth and progression within the finance sector.

Requirements

• Experience of using accounting software (Xero preferred, but Sage or QuickBooks acceptable).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Sound understanding of VAT, payroll, and general accounting principles.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross–functionally.
• Proactive and confident in making process improvements and financial recommendations.

Desirable qualifications

• AAT qualified or working towards ACCA/CIMA (not essential but advantageous)

If you would like to explore this in more detail and have a history of working in a fast paced environment, please apply.