Accounts & Operations Assistant

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

30 days holiday

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an enthusiastic Accounts & Operations Assistant to join our busy team in North West London. This role combines bookkeeping with operational logistics, using Xero to manage accounts and support shipments, invoices and supplier communications in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

You will gain valuable experience across accounting and international logistics, with 30 days holiday, pension, and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Experience using Xero accounting software.
• Good Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Accounts & Bookkeeping: General bookkeeping and accounting duties.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Process purchase invoices for stock and business expenditure.
• Assist with credit control and monitor outstanding payments.
• Investigate and resolve billing queries.
• Communicate with customers and suppliers regarding account-related matters.
• Maintain accurate financial records using Xero.
• Support the finance team with ad hoc accounting tasks.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Xero

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Education

AAT studies

Tools

Dext

Job description

Are you looking to develop your career within a growing e-commerce, retail and wholesale business?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Accounts & Operations Assistant to join our busy team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with bookkeeping experience and knowledge of Xero who is looking to gain valuable experience in both accounting and operational logistics within a fast-paced business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts & Bookkeeping
  • General bookkeeping and accounting duties
  • Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Process purchase invoices for stock and business expenditure
  • Assist with credit control and monitor outstanding payments
  • Investigate and resolve billing queries
  • Communicate with customers and suppliers regarding account-related matters
  • Maintain accurate financial records using Xero
  • Support the finance team with ad hoc accounting tasks
• Operations & Logistics
  • Manage import shipments from origin through to final delivery
  • Coordinate pre-shipment activities with overseas offices and suppliers
  • Ensure all shipments are accurately created and recorded
  • Monitor vessel arrivals and carry out daily ETA checks
  • Maintain accurate shipment records, documents and eDocs
  • Liaise with freight forwarders, suppliers and logistics partners to ensure smooth delivery of goods
  • Support operational processes to ensure efficient stock movement and supply chain management

About You

Essential

• Minimum 12 months' bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Experience using Xero accounting software
• Good Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Desirable

• Studying towards an AAT qualification
• Experience using Dext
• Experience within retail, wholesale, e-commerce, import/export or logistics environments

What We Offer

• Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 per annum
• 30 days holiday
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a growing e-commerce, retail and wholesale business
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Exposure to both accounting and international logistics operations

Location

North West London

Applicants must be able to reliably commute to North West London or relocate prior to their start date.

Experience

• Accounting or bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)

Benefits

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Paid holiday entitlement

Job Type: Full-time