Job Description
Accounts Assistant (long-term absence cover)
Start Date: November 2025
Location: Head Office, Bramley GU5
Salary: Up to £30,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time; Monday to Friday
About Our Client
Our client is a UK-leading supplier of biomass fuel, recognised for its innovation, diversity, and commitment to sustainability. They are a forward-thinking company seeking a proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
The Role
The Accounts Assistant role will suit someone who can work accurately and efficiently as part of a small team. A good knowledge of accounts up to Trial Balance and double entry is preferred, as well as proficiency in Excel and Xero Accounting package.
Purchase Ledger:
- Review coding and VAT treatment of purchase invoices.
- Scan and upload all purchase invoices into Xero.
- Manage credit card transactions and staff expenses claims.
- Perform Supplier statement reconciliations.
- Circulate invoices to relevant team members for approval and input invoices into Xero.
- Maintaining an On-hold file for disputed invoices.
- Respond promptly to supplier queries and resolve any issues with suppliers.
Sales Ledger:
- Ensure sales invoices have been completed accurately and emailed to clients.
- Run weekly Credit Control meetings with the team.
Payments:
- Assist with weekly payment run calculations.
- Weekly set-up and approval of payments.
- Daily updating of payments and receipts to assist with bank reconciliations on Xero.
Benefits:
- 25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
- Monday Friday; 9am 5pm
- Flexible working
- 4% contributory pension scheme
- Discretionary 5% annual bonus
- Private health care
- Death in Service scheme
Personal transport is essential as public transport to the office is very limited.
