Accounts Assistant
Location: Wickford
Salary: £32,000 - £,35,000 per annum
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our finance team and support the smooth day-to-day running of the accounts function. This is a varied, hands-on role that would suit someone with previous experience in accounts, bookkeeping, or finance administration who is confident using Xero and comfortable liaising with customers regarding outstanding payments.
You will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial processes, and ensuring excellent service is provided to both customers and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Raise and process sales invoices, credit notes, and customer statements.
- Manage the sales ledger, ensuring customer accounts are maintained accurately.
- Monitor outstanding customer balances and proactively chase overdue payments via telephone and email.
- Allocate customer receipts and investigate payment queries when required.
- Process supplier invoices and staff expenses, ensuring correct coding and approvals.
- Maintain the purchase ledger and respond to supplier account queries.
- Prepare supplier payment runs and support the timely processing of payments.
- Complete bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate financial records using Xero.
- Assist with VAT return preparation and month-end accounting tasks.
- Keep supplier and customer account information up to date.
- Provide general administrative support to the finance function.
About You
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeping, or Finance Administration role.
- Strong working knowledge of Xero.
- Experience managing both purchase ledger and sales ledger activities.
- Previous credit control experience and confidence chasing outstanding payments.
- Experience completing bank reconciliations.
- Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Professional communication skills when dealing with customers and suppliers.
- Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Experience assisting with VAT returns and month-end processes would be advantageous.
- A bookkeeping or accounts qualification (AAT or equivalent) or a willingness to study towards one would be beneficial.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £32,000 to £35,000 depending on experience.
- Casual dress.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Opportunity to develop and broaden finance skills.
- Exposure to a wide range of accounting duties within a growing business.
- Work Location: In Person
Accounts Assistant in Wickford employer: Confidential
As a leading employer in the data centre operations sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and accountability, while our commitment to safety and operational excellence ensures that you will be part of a team that values your contributions. With opportunities for international travel and the chance to lead critical operations across the EMEA region, this role provides a unique platform for impactful leadership and career advancement.
