Accounts Assistant

Marine Resources; Winchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marine Resources is recruiting an Accounts Assistant for an initial six-month contract to support a busy finance function. You will handle supplier invoices, reconcile ledgers and assist with month-end activities using Xero.

We seek a tech-savvy financial professional with strong accounts payable experience, excellent attention to detail and the ability to pick up new systems quickly. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable.
• Experience with Xero accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accounts payable

Xero

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Tools

Xero

Job description

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