Job Description
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
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Please note that at times due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to each person individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days we're sorry you have not been successful this time. Please do not let this stop you applying for other positions you may be suitable for. Good Luck!1st Choice Staff Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as both an Employment Agency & Business.
