Accounts Assistant

Temporary Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper

Contract: Temporary (ongoing)

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to join their business on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who can quickly integrate into the team and take ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping responsibilities from day one.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with strong Xero experience and the confidence to work independently, ensuring the smooth running of the finance function. In addition to core finance duties, they will play a key role in building effective relationships across the business, acting as a bridge between the Sales, Customer Service and Finance teams to ensure customer credit limits, payment terms and expectations are effectively managed.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the purchase ledger function, including processing supplier invoices and payment runs.
• Managing the sales ledger function, including raising invoices and allocating receipts.
• Performing regular bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Chasing outstanding debt and managing credit control activities.
• Maintaining accurate financial records within Xero.
• Processing journals and assisting with month-end tasks where required.
• Handling sup...