Accounts Assistant

Salary: £40, per annum depending on experience

Role type: Permanent, Office Based

Location: Tonbridge, Kent

Reporting to: General Manager, TLGEC

The Little Green Energy Company (TLGEC) are the premier consultancy, design and installation team in the Kent & Southeast region in the solar panel renewable energy industry; working in both the commercial and residential sectors.

We have been providing high-quality services since 2010, striving to deliver the best service, constantly growing and developing our business model and market share to go in line with the changing world.

In 2024, we became part of Hometree Group, a leading UK residential home energy services company, paving the way for a brighter future in the home. By joining Hometree's mission to help millions of homeowners look after their homes and transition to lower‑carbon living, in addition to installation we now also provide comprehensive servicing, financing and maintenance to make it easier to look after your home and ensure a greener future.

Join us during this exciting time, and play a pivotal role in a business that supports sustainable home ownership.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Accountant to join our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in day-to-day financial operations, supporting accurate record keeping, timely reporting, and continuous process improvement.

You’ll be involved across core finance activities, including accounts payable and receivable, month-end support, and maintaining reliable financial data. You’ll also act as a point of contact for internal teams and customers, helping to resolve queries and deliver excellent service.

This role is ideal for someone organised, driven, and keen to develop their accounting career within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

• Financial Operations:
  Perform bank reconciliations (Xero), manage month-end journals (accruals and prepayments), maintain the fixed asset register, and support VAT returns.
• Accounts Receivable:
  Raise daily sales invoices, maintain revenue reconciliations, and manage debt collection.
• Accounts Payable:
  Process supplier invoices, manage AP using Dext and Approval Max, and run controlled monthly payment cycles.
• Customer Care:
  Handle invoice queries and resolve billing issues promptly and professionally.
• Teamwork &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Report to the Managing Director, collaborate with Sales and Operations, and support cross‑functional process improvements.

• CIMA / ACCA Part‑Qualified Professionals:
  Looking to connect with individuals currently progressing towards a CIMA or ACCA qualification.
• Accounting Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Core Accounting
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience with bank reconciliations, journals, and ledgers.
• Tax Knowledge:
  Familiarity with VAT and CIS (desirable).
• Attention to Detail:
  High level of accuracy and strong organisational skills.
• Communication & Problem‑Solving:
  Clear communication skills with the ability to resolve issues effectively.
• Teamwork & Independence:
  Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) and HIP (Home Improvement Protection) reporting
• Experience using Xero.

• Company Pension
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Healthcare Plan via our health insurance provider Benenden
• 25 days plus bank holidays
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Company Events

At Hometree, we are committed to creating an inclusive and representative environment. We know that different experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds make for a better workplace and a better planet. Together, we celebrate differences and promote a culture where you can bring your full self to work.

We promise to give you the same opportunities as everyone else and we won't discriminate against you at any point in the hiring process or the working day. This includes how we source talent, our interview process, our conditions of employment, feedback and everything in between.