Accounts Assistant – 6-month FTC

Alexander Daniels Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Healthcare (optional)

Wellbeing/co-working allowance

Charity volunteering day

Product discounts

25 days holiday

Job summary

Alexander Daniels Limited is seeking a hands-on Bookkeeper for a 6-month FTC, remote with occasional travel to West London, to manage day-to-day bookkeeping across UK entities, handling AR and AP using Xero.

You will work closely with the Head of Finance to drive cash collection, maintain accurate records, and support ongoing process improvements in a fast-paced, international consumer brand environment.

Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping experience in a busy finance environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with Xero is essential.
• Experience handling both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Receivable process.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations across UK, US and UAE entities.
• Raise, review and issue customer invoices accurately.
• Monitor outstanding debt and drive collections.
• Reconcile Stripe and PayPal transactions.
• Own the full Accounts Payable function and process invoices.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Xero

Bank Reconciliation

Excel

Communication

Education

Accounting qualification

Studying toward a qualification

Tools

ApprovalMax

Dext

Bill.com

Job description

Bookkeeper (6-Month FTC) | Immediate Start Available

Remote with occasional travel to West London | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

URGENT HIRE – Interviews taking place immediately

A fast-growing, highly successful international consumer brand is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their Finance team on a 6-month contract, with the potential for extension.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can confidently manage both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining smooth financial operations across multiple international entities while partnering with commercial teams across the UK, US, and UAE.

The Opportunity

This is a busy, varied role where you’ll be trusted to manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities, drive cash collection, maintain accurate financial records, and support a growing international business.

We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Receivable process
• Daily bank reconciliations across UK, US and UAE entities using Xero
• Raise, review and issue customer invoices accurately and efficiently
• Monitor outstanding debt and proactively manage collections
• Send customer statements and produce weekly AR reporting
• Resolve customer account queries and reconciliation issues
• Reconcile Stripe and PayPal transactions
• Maintain accurate customer records and onboarding processes
• Partner with commercial teams to improve collection rates and customer engagement

Accounts Payable

• Own the full Accounts Payable function
• Process purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Complete supplier and bank reconciliations
• Manage month-end AP reconciliations
• Handle supplier queries and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
• Manage finance inbox communications

Additional Duties

• Support wider finance operations where required
• Assist with invoice coding and expense processing
• Upload and manage supporting documentation within accounting systems
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements across the finance function

What We’re Looking For

Proven bookkeeping experience within a busy finance environment

Strong hands-on experience with Xero is essential

Previous responsibility for both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable

Excellent reconciliation skills and attention to detail

Strong Excel and Outlook skills

Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively

Confident communicator who can build relationships across the business

Desirable

• Experience using ApprovalMax, Dext, Bill.com or similar systems
• Accounting qualification or studying towards one
• Experience using AI tools to improve bookkeeping efficiency and accuracy

What’s On Offer?

• Join a rapidly growing international business
• Potential contract extension opportunity
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday leave
• Optional healthcare, dental and life insurance
• Monthly wellbeing/co-working allowance
• Charity volunteering day
• Unique employee perks and product discounts
• Genuine opportunity to develop your finance career within a high-growth environment