Administrator | Accountancy firm | Xero essential

Office Angels; Ashford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Free parking

Job summary

Office Angels is recruiting for an Accountancy Administrator near Ashford, Kent. The role focuses on day‑to‑day admin to help the firm operate smoothly, with a client‑facing element and a small team ethos.

You will mainly use XERO daily, manage diaries, update VAT and payroll inputs, and support client lists. A strong eye for detail and the ability to work autonomously in a field‑based location are key.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accountancy practice is essential.
• Office Administration experience required.
• Experience using XERO is essential.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to manage multiple systems.
• Ability to suggest improvements in processes.
• Great attention to detail and accuracy.
• Flexibility to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Diary management for the Director.
• Providing Companies House updates.
• Supporting payroll input.
• Updating the VAT return spreadsheet.
• Updating client lists in Excel.
• Using XERO daily.
• Sending email client reminders.
• Meeting and greeting clients in the office.
• Answering the telephone and handling inquiries.
• Ordering stationery and basic filing.
• Tidying the office and general admin support.

Skills

XERO

Office Administration

Excel

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Teamwork

Autonomy

Tools

XERO

Excel

Job description

About the role

We're excited to be recruiting exclusively, for this brand new position as a Administrator working for a professional Accountancy firm near Ashford. You'll be working as part of a team of 4 who are hard working, client facing and they're also great fun with a positive energy. Your new office would be in a period style building, with parking immediately outside, and you'd be the main admin support to help this business operate smoothly and continue to be successful.

Job Title

Accountancy Administrator * Please note XERO experience is essential for this role

Location

Near Ashford, Kent. This position is office based and your own transport is essential due to the location of the business.

Salary

£28,000 - £30,000

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm, 8:30am - 4:30pm or 9am - 5pm

Benefits

• 20 days annual leave + Bank holidays
• free parking

Key Duties

As the Accountancy Administrator your key duties would be:

• Diary management for the Director
• Providing companies house updates
• Supporting with payroll input
• Updating the VAT return spreadsheet
• Updating client lists on Excel
• Using XERO daily
• Sending e-mail client reminders
• Meeting and greeting clients to the office
• Answering the telephone
• Ordering stationary
• Filing
• Photocopying
• Tidying the office

Requirements

You’ll be the perfect match for this position if you have:

• Previous experience working in an Accountancy practice is essential
• Office Administration experience
• Experience of XERO is essential
• Excellent computer skills, including enjoying multiple systems and updating Excel
• The enthusiasm to suggest improvements in processes
• Great attention to detail skills
• Flexibility and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team

We are an equal‑opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive.