Finance Assistant

Hewett Recruitment; Malvern; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Finance Assistant to join a supportive team in Malvern. In this role, you will manage accounts, work with Xero, and ensure financial accuracy. Ideal candidates will have a strong attention to detail and at least one year of relevant experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your finance career in a well-established company.

Benefits

Stable finance team

Varied workload

Company values ownership and accountability

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's experience using Xero accounting software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Confident communicator, with great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple email inboxes and responding to queries.
• Creating, posting, and allocating invoices in Xero.
• Carrying out monthly bank and ledger reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organisational Skills

Methodical Approach

Team Player

Tools

Xero Accounting Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Finance Assistant

Location: Malvern
Salary: £25,000 - £26,500 (DOE)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Fully Office Based

Are you an experienced Finance Assistant with a strong working knowledge of Xero? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment where no two days are the same?

Our client is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid finance background and a passion for accuracy to play a key role in the day-to-day operations of a busy accounts department.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing multiple email inboxes and responding to queries efficiently

• Creating, posting, and allocating invoices in Xero to the correct property and owner

• Posting payments and reconciling accounts across all companies

• Handling incoming post, including utility and council tax bills

• Calculating sub-meter invoices and managing utility correspondence

• Producing monthly debtors and creditors lists for reporting

• Processing purchase invoices, checking against orders, resolving disputes, and liaising with suppliers

• Raising weekly BACS payments and ensuring accurate ledger postings

• Carrying out monthly bank and ledger reconciliations

• Supporting with month-end journals, accruals, and prepayments

• Reconciling credit card payments and supporting with ad-hoc finance tasks

What we're looking for:

• A minimum of 1 year's experience using Xero accounting software

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word

• A methodical and organised approach, with great attention to detail

• A confident communicator, able to manage multiple tasks and priorities

• A team player who's happy to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in!

Why you'll love it here:

• Join a stable, close-knit finance team where your work genuinely makes a difference

• Gain exposure to a varied and interesting workload

• Be part of a company that values accuracy, ownership and accountability

If you have the relevant skills and experience then please apply!

Ready to take the next step in your finance career?
Apply today or get in touch with the Hewett Recruitment team to learn more - we'd love to hear from you.