Finance Administrator - Xero & Credit Control Ownership

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Morton Bagot CP; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time, permanent employment

Supportive working environment

Skill development opportunities

Ownership of role

Job summary

Workforce Staffing Ltd is seeking an Accounts Administrator in Studley to join a busy finance team. You will handle day-to-day financial transactions, reconciliations, and cash collection while liaising with an external accountant. This is a hands-on role offering real ownership of finance processes.

The ideal candidate will have experience in accounts administration, familiarity with Xero, and strong attention to detail. AAT qualification is beneficial but not essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts administration, accounts assistance or credit control.
• Experience using Xero or another accounting package.
• Understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger and reconciliations.
• Confidence chasing outstanding payments and having professional conversations about money owed.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach.
• AAT qualification beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process day-to-day financial transactions accurately using Xero.
• Complete bank and account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor outstanding customer invoices and chase overdue payments by phone and email.
• Allocate customer payments and maintain accurate sales ledger records.
• Review aged debt reports and escalate overdue accounts.
• Process supplier invoices, check documentation and prepare payments.
• Allocate transactions to the correct cost centres.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and the external accountant.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support month-end and year-end activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and support the wider business.

Skills

Organised

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Ability to work independently

Education

AAT qualification (beneficial)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Workforce Staffing Ltd is seeking an Accounts Administrator in Studley to join a busy finance team. You will handle day-to-day financial transactions, reconciliations, and cash collection while liaising with an external accountant. This is a hands-on role offering real ownership of finance processes.

The ideal candidate will have experience in accounts administration, familiarity with Xero, and strong attention to detail. AAT qualification is beneficial but not essential.