Finance Assistant

Think Specialist Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance company in the UK is looking for an Accounts Assistant to support daily financial operations, including invoice processing and reconciliations. The ideal candidate should be confident using Xero, possess excellent communication skills, and be a proactive team player. This permanent position offers an opportunity to be part of a close-knit team in a supportive office culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day accounts maintenance, invoice processing and reconciliations.
• Supporting accounts payable, including payment runs.
• Assisting with credit control and managing direct debits.

Skills

Confident using Xero

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

This is a brilliant opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a buzzy, close-knit finance team within a company that's expanding globally and values collaboration, initiative, and personality.

If you are confident speaking to clients, enjoy working closely with other departments, and want to be part of a supportive office with a real family feel, this could be the perfect move.

Experience Xero is highly desirable.

Permanent opportunity.

What you'll be doing

• Day-to-day accounts maintenance, invoice processing, and reconciliations
• Tracking purchase orders and supplier invoices
• Supporting accounts payable, including payment runs
• Setting up new customer accounts and managing direct debits
• Processing expenses and payments
• Managing the accounts inbox and resolving supplier queries
• Assisting with credit control and updating suppliers on payments
• Working cross-functionally with other teams to resolve queries quickly and accurately

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant role
• Confident using Xero and Excel
• Excellent communication skills, written, verbal, and over the phone
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills
• A friendly, proactive approach and a genuine team player

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that's growing fast but still maintains its down-to-earth, people-first culture.

Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.