Accounts Assistant

Red Door Recruitment; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run business in Hitchin is seeking a Part Time Accounts Assistant. This role involves assisting with multiple landlord company accounts, entering invoices in Xero, and preparing payment runs. The ideal candidate will have AAT Level 3 or relevant experience, excellent attention to detail, and knowledge of VAT. Flexible work hours are available, and the position offers various employee benefits including health insurance and gym membership. Apply now to join a supportive and collaborative team!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Gym membership

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in property finance desirable but not essential.
• Understanding of VAT and different VAT treatments.
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable.

Responsibilities

• Enter and code contractor invoices in Xero.
• Prepare weekly payment run.
• Raise sales invoices and remittance statements.
• Monthly bank reconciliations and assist with VAT returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated and adaptable

Education

AAT Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs)

Job description

A well‑established family‑run business is looking for a Part Time Accounts Assistant, to assist with the accounts of multiple Landlord company accounts. The team is small, friendly and collaborative and a new position has been created to free up the Finance Manager to focus on wider responsibilities. You will get great exposure to the accounts function, and it is a busy and varied role!

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £28k-£32k Pro Rata depending on experience
• Hours: Approx. 28 hours week – Flexibility available to spread hours over 3.5-5 day
• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays full time equivalent
• Office closes between Christmas & New Year
• Health Insurance & Life Insurance
• Gym membership
• On‑site parking
• On‑site electric car chargers (additional cost)

Key responsibilities

• Accounts Payable
  • Enter and code contractor invoices in Xero with correct VAT/nominal treatment
  • Update Property Management software and resolve supplier queries
  • Prepare weekly payment run
  • Reconcile supplier statements and process staff expenses/credit card
  • Reconcile utility accounts
• Accounts Receivable
  • Raise sales invoices and remittance statement
  • Issue insurance recharges and certificate
  • Support insurance policy checks and broker liaison
  • Handle intercompany recharges
• Finance Support
  • Monthly bank reconciliations
  • Assist with management accounts, VAT returns and service charge reconciliation
  • Reconcile pension payments and filing
• General Office Support
  • Occasional phone cover
  • Ad‑hoc administrative duties
  • Support wider team in a small, busy office

What the employer is looking for

• AAT Level 3 (or equivalent) OR significant relevant experience
• Experience in property finance desirable but not essential
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Working knowledge of Xero
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable
• Understanding of VAT and different VAT treatments desirable
• Strong analytical skill
• Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs)
• Self‑motivated, adaptable and able to manage own workload
• Professional, discreet and a strong communicator

Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.

Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.