Finance & Accounts Assistant — Purchase Ledger & Banking (Xero)

SeeMeHired; Swanwick CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashmere Derbyshire is seeking an experienced Finance & Accounts Assistant to join its Head Office finance team in Alfreton. This hands-on role focuses on Purchase Ledger and day-to-day finance, with cover across Sales Ledger and banking as needed.

Candidates should have Xero experience and a good grasp of accounts payable, invoicing, reconciliations and supporting month-end processes. The position starts full-time for 2–3 months and may move to part-time as workload changes.

Qualifications

• Experience using Xero is essential.
• Good practical understanding of Purchase Ledger and accounts payable processes.
• Experience of Sales Ledger and accounts receivable would be beneficial.
• Experience processing invoices, purchase orders and reconciliations.
• Experience with bank reconciliations and day-to-day banking activities.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information appropriately.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to provide cover across different areas of the Finance function when required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Purchase Ledger; process and code supplier invoices.
• Raise and manage purchase orders in line with approvals.
• Place supplier orders against approved POs.
• Process and reconcile credit card transactions with receipts.
• Handle supplier queries and investigate discrepancies.
• Support utility and waste contracts administration with suppliers.
• Monitor subscriptions and ensure authorised expenditure.
• Provide cover for Sales Ledger and customer accounts processing.
• Assist banking activities and bank reconciliations.
• Provide cover for other day-to-day accounting tasks across the group.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support month-end processes.
• Give general finance and administrative support to Finance & Operations.

Job description

Ashmere Derbyshire is seeking an experienced Finance & Accounts Assistant to join its Head Office finance team in Alfreton. This hands-on role focuses on Purchase Ledger and day-to-day finance, with cover across Sales Ledger and banking as needed.

Candidates should have Xero experience and a good grasp of accounts payable, invoicing, reconciliations and supporting month-end processes. The position starts full-time for 2–3 months and may move to part-time as workload changes.