Accounts Assistant (6 month FTC)

Flatshare Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company in Stockport is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team. This full-time role involves data entry, bank reconciliations, and using Xero for invoicing. Ideal candidates will have attention to detail, organizational skills, and be proficient with Excel. Benefits include a cycle to work scheme, matched pension contributions, and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Season travel loans

Home and Tech Scheme

Matched pension contributions

Sports membership/Wellbeing contributions

Optional Private Healthcare

Rental deposit loan scheme

Basic holiday allowance starting at 23 days

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase and Sales ledger, raising and entering invoices in Xero.
• Experience with bank reconciliations.
• Understanding of accounts and double entry.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and bank reconciliations.
• Enter purchase invoices in Xero.
• Monitor department inbox and liaise with colleagues.

Skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Organised & responsible

Computer literate with experience of e-mail and the internet

Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work to deadlines

Ability to work as part of a team

Confidentiality and discretion

Flexibility and enjoys change

Self-starter keen to learn

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

About SpareRoom

SpareRoom was launched in 2004. Since then we've helped over 14 million people in the UK and US find homes to share and great people to share them with. We believe living with the right people beats living alone, so our mission is a simple one - to create happier flatshares.

We're a modern family business, 100% owned by the founder and directors. That means we're able to put our users at the heart of everything we do and we love working with humble people who bring a positive energy and like to get stuff done.

Accounts Assistant (6 month FTC)

Full Time, Fixed Term

Ideal start time from beginning of December 2025 to start of January 2026

We are recruiting for a full time position working between the hours of 9am and 5.00pm.

Responsibilities

• Data Entry
• Bank reconciliations for multiple bank accounts
• Entering Purchase Invoices in Xero
• Monitoring Dept inbox, actioning and forwarding to relevant colleagues where necessary
• Processing Staff Expenses
• Liaise with colleagues regarding company spend transactions
• Company point of contact for supplier queries
• Assisting in building of weekly payment runs across multiple companies
• Any other ad hoc duties as required

Experience

• Purchase and Sales ledger, raising and entering invoices in Xero
• Bank reconciliations
• An understanding of accounts and double entry
• Xero experience
• Dealing with multiple currencies, bank accounts, departments and entities
• Proficient in Excel

Skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy essential
• Organised & responsible
• Computer literate with experience of e-mail and the internet
• Ability to multi task, prioritise and work to deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Flexibility, enjoys change and has ability to take on new challenges
• Self starter who can hit the ground running but also keen to learn and improve existing skills

Benefits

• Cycle to Work scheme
• Season travel loans
• Home and Tech Scheme
• Matched pension contributions
• Sports membership/Wellbeing/Financial contributions
• Optional Private Healthcare and Cash Plan with EAP
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• And, of course, a free SpareRoom upgrade when you need it
• Basic holiday allowance starting at 23 days, as well as Bank and Public Holidays. Plus, you'll earn more the longer you stay with us

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