Accounts Assistant

Tate; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a hybrid role in Watford. You will focus on Accounts Payable duties using Xero and support the wider finance team. Ideal candidates should have some Accounts Payable experience, be flexible, and eager to grow in their finance skills. This full-time role offers competitive benefits, including private insurance and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical, dental and optical insurance

5% private pension contribution

Life assurance

24 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Need to be flexible and agile with regards to office and home working arrangements.
• Aspiration to learn and take on more duties as you settle into the role.
• Live within easy commutable distance to the office.

Responsibilities

• Upload invoices using Xero.
• Check and approve invoices ready for payment runs.
• Manage the Accounts dept mailbox and action communications.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Flexibility and agility in working arrangements

Team player

Confident user of systems

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

Tate is recruiting for an Accounts Assistant in Hitchin. This role offers hybrid working, combining 3 days in the office with the option to work 2 days from home. This opportunity is ideal for someone with some Accounts Payable experience who is keen to learn and grow their accounts and finance skills under the guidance of a more senior colleague. The business could be open to reducing the hours to part time, and if so the salary and benefits will be pro rata accordingly. Please discuss this with us.

Responsibilities

• Initially focusing on Accounts Payable using Xero to:
• Upload invoices
• Check and approve invoices ready for payment runs
• Update supplier details
• Process expenses in line with policy and budgets
• Manage the Accounts dept mailbox, actioning or forwarding communications as necessary
• Make and take phone calls

Ideal candidate / Requirements

• Need to be flexible and agile with regards to office and home working arrangements to meet the needs of the business
• Be a supportive team player, not just for finance but the wider company
• Have aspirations to learn and take on more duties as you settle into the role
• Be a confident user of systems
• Live within easy commutable distance to the office

What’s on offer

• A full-time position with the flexibility of hybrid working
• Opportunities for career development and progression within a growing organisation
• Private medical, dental and optical insurance
• 5% private pension contribution
• Life assurance
• 24 days annual leave

Additional information

• If you\'re ready to take the next step in your career, we\'d love to hear from you at Tate Hitchin
• Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment
• Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
• Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application

Job Info

• Job Title: Accounts Assistant
• Company: Tate
• Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
• £30000 Per annum Super benefits
• Posted: Sep 24th 2025
• Closes: Oct 25th 2025
• Sector:
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time