Accounts Assistant

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £28-35k per year DOE

Location: Bedfordshire

We are now seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our team. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the Office Manager and wider team to ensure accurate financial records and smooth day-to-day operations. This is a permanent position Mon-Friday and would suit a proactive individual who enjoys ownership, variety and responsibility.

You will work with a wide range of clients, from sole traders to limited companies across multiple sectors. Customer records are maintained using Xero and a hire management system called Point of Rental. The role combines accounts responsibilities with general administration, requiring close collaboration with sales, purchase ledger and customer service teams.

Key Responsibilities;

• Reconciliation of month-end accounts
• Processing accounts payable and receivable transactions
• Running invoices for both hire and sales
• Processing customer account applications
• Credit control and management of aged debtors
• Uploading and maintaining invoices on customer portals (e.g. Tradex, Coupa)
• Damage reporting for hire equipment and raising invoices
• Ensuring proforma invoices are paid prior to dispatch
• Stock transfers, purchasing and valuation reporting
• Supporting stock take and reconciliation processes
• Monitoring and managing accounts inboxes
• Assisting customer service teams by raising sales orders and purchase orders
• Booking and coordinating transport where required

Requirements;

• Previous experience in an accounts or accounts administration role
• Confident using accounting software (Xero experience desirable)
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and office-based systems