We are working with a well-established and growing business who are looking to appoint a Finance Assistant on a temp-to-perm basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong finance administration experience and proven Xero knowledge to join a supportive finance team and progress into a permanent position.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy across transactional finance and assisting with month-end processes.
Key Responsibilities
Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently
Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
Performing regular bank reconciliations using Xero
Credit control, including chasing outstanding payments
Posting journals and assisting with month-end close processes
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
Supporting VAT returns and general compliance tasks
Responding to supplier and customer finance queries
Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required
Requirements
Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role
Strong, hands-on experience using Xero (essential)
Good understanding of basic accounting principles
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Confident using Microsoft Excel and Office packages
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage workload effectively
Strong communication skills and a proactive approach
