Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper
Salary
£16.00-£17.00 per hour, inc benefits
Location
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Job type
Temporary
Sector
Accountancy
Job ref
X3-1324247
Job posted
Posted 3 hours ago
Temporary Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper
Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Bookkeeper to join their business on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who can quickly integrate into the team and take ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping responsibilities from day one.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with strong Xero experience and the confidence to work independently, ensuring the smooth running of the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the purchase ledger function, including processing supplier invoices and payment runs
- Managing the sales ledger function, including raising invoices and allocating receipts
- Performing regular bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
- Chasing outstanding debt and managing credit control activities
- Maintaining accurate financial records within Xero
- Processing journals and assisting with month-end tasks where required
- Handling supplier and customer queries in a timely and professional manner
- Supporting the wider business with ad hoc finance and administration duties
Person Specification
- Previous bookkeeping experience covering both purchase and sales ledger
- Strong working knowledge of Xero is essential
- Experience of bank reconciliations and credit control
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Available to start at short notice
This role would suit an experienced Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper who enjoys a varied workload and can confidently hit the ground running in a busy environment.
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