Accounts Assistant

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.