Accounts Assistant (Fast Start)

Miles Car Delivery Ltd; Bury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern logistics company in Bury is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support its finance operations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with Xero accounting software and manage daily financial processes including reconciliations, reporting, and payroll. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements within a supportive team environment, along with opportunities for growth in an expanding industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to grow with a modern, award-winning expanding logistics company

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Xero accounting software.
• Strong knowledge of bank reconciliation and financial controls.
• Familiarity with Government reporting requirements (VAT, PAYE, HMRC).
• Experience in payroll processing.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records using Xero.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow.
• Prepare and submit Government reporting (VAT, HMRC filings, etc.).
• Process payroll for staff and contractors.
• Support management with financial insights and reporting.
• Assist with ad-hoc finance and administrative tasks.

Skills

Xero accounting software

Bank reconciliation

Financial controls

Government reporting

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE BELOW

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support our finance operations. The ideal candidate will be experienced in Xero accounting software and capable of managing day-to-day financial processes including reconciliations, reporting, and payroll.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records using Xero
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow
• Prepare and submit Government reporting (VAT, HMRC filings, etc.)
• Process payroll for staff and contractors
• Support management with financial insights and reporting
• Assist with ad-hoc finance and administrative tasks

Requirements

• Proven experience with Xero accounting software
• Strong knowledge of bank reconciliation and financial controls
• Familiarity with Government reporting requirements (VAT, PAYE, HMRC)
• Experience in payroll processing
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to grow with a modern, Award winning expanding logistics company
• Supportive team environment