Temp Accounts Assistant – Xero, VAT & Reconciliations

Officeangels; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant (Temporary) in Birmingham City Centre to support the Head of Legal and manage daily bookkeeping tasks. You’ll work with Xero and Excel, handle invoices, credit notes and currency conversions for GBP, EUR, and USD, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires an AAT, ACCA or CIMA qualification, strong reconciliation experience, and the ability to work independently while prioritising competing tasks.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA qualified.
• Experience on Xero and Microsoft Excel.
• Reliability and independence are key traits for success.
• Experience in account reconciliation, related party transaction reconciliation, and year-end accounts group reconciliation.
• Skills in balance confirmations and cooperation with auditors.
• The ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage account entries into Xero with precision.
• Issue invoices and credit notes, ensuring all documentation is current and accurate.
• Update relevant company documentation, maintaining compliance and efficiency.
• Understand and apply international VAT treatment, including the reverse charge mechanism.
• Oversee statutory fee treatment and creditor/debtor management, following firm policies.
• Execute currency conversion for GBP, EUR, and USD transactions.
• Prepare reporting tasks and undertake ad hoc duties as required.

Job description

Office Angels is seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant (Temporary) in Birmingham City Centre to support the Head of Legal and manage daily bookkeeping tasks. You’ll work with Xero and Excel, handle invoices, credit notes and currency conversions for GBP, EUR, and USD, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires an AAT, ACCA or CIMA qualification, strong reconciliation experience, and the ability to work independently while prioritising competing tasks.