Accounts Assistant — High-Volume Invoicing & Xero

Right Now Recruitment; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Now Group is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to support a busy finance department at Heathrow Airport. The role covers purchase and sales ledgers, invoicing, reconciliations and payroll support in a high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in Excel, have strong numerical accuracy and be comfortable operating across multiple finance systems. Xero experience would be advantageous as the team moves toward Xero adoption.

Qualifications

• Experience as Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Good understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience with high-volume invoicing.
• Proficient in Excel and multiple spreadsheets.
• Experience with Xero or similar accounting software.
• Able to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
• Experience in freight/logistics is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify supplier invoices, purchase orders and supplier payments.
• Manage purchase ledger activities, supplier queries and payment runs.
• Handle high-volume customer invoicing, billing runs and invoice reporting.
• Maintain accurate customer tariffs, charges and billing information.
• Resolve customer queries relating to invoices, payments and discrepancies.
• Support credit control, monitoring outstanding balances and customer payments.
• Complete bank reconciliations and assist with month-end processes.
• Provide payroll administration support, including weekly payroll reports and journals.
• Process expenses and maintain accurate financial records.
• Produce weekly and monthly finance reports for management and customers.
• Prepare and analyse invoicing, debtors and other financial information.
• Maintain spreadsheets and ensure financial data is accurate across multiple systems.
• Support the ongoing development and improvement of finance systems and processes.
• Liaise with internal departments, customers and suppliers to resolve financial queries.
• Assist with audits, compliance requirements and general finance administration.

Skills

Excel

Xero

Credit control

Bank reconciliations

Payroll support

Invoicing

Multi-system familiarity

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Right Now Group is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to support a busy finance department at Heathrow Airport. The role covers purchase and sales ledgers, invoicing, reconciliations and payroll support in a high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in Excel, have strong numerical accuracy and be comfortable operating across multiple finance systems. Xero experience would be advantageous as the team moves toward Xero adoption.