Accounts Assistant

Accounts Administrator / Bookkeeper

Salary: £33,000 – £36,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location: Office-based
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and detail-focused Accounts Administrator / Bookkeeper to join a growing construction and property-related business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of the accounts function, working independently, and ensuring the financial administration of a busy business runs smoothly. The successful candidate will have strong experience using Xero, excellent attention to detail, and confidence managing day-to-day finance processes.

Experience working with a MacBook / macOS environment would be beneficial, as the role will involve working across cloud-based systems, finance platforms, spreadsheets, and shared digital records.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day accounts function using Xero
• Raise, issue, and manage client invoices accurately and on time
• Chase outstanding payments and manage credit control
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements, and finance records
• Process supplier invoices and prepare supplier payments
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and reports
• Assist with general bookkeeping and financial administration
• Liaise confidently with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Maintain clear digital filing systems for invoices, statements, payments, and records
• Identify improvements to finance systems, workflows, and internal processes
• Ensure financial information is handled accurately, confidentially, and professionally

About You

The ideal candidate will be organised, confident, and comfortable taking ownership of the accounts function within a growing business. You will be proactive, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities without needing close supervision.

You will have:

• Strong working knowledge of Xero
• Good understanding of invoicing, reconciliations, payment processing, and credit control
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
• Confidence communicating with clients, suppliers, and internal teams
• The ability to work independently and take responsibility for deadlines
• Good spreadsheet and general IT skills
• Working knowledge of MacBook / macOS systems, or confidence adapting to a Mac-based working environment
• Experience within construction, property, trades, or project-based businesses would be advantageous

Key Skills Required

• Xero bookkeeping
• Accounts administration
• Purchase ledger and sales ledger support
• Bank reconciliation
• Supplier statement reconciliation
• Credit control
• Invoice processing
• MacBook / macOS confidence
• Strong communication and organisation

What’s on Offer

Salary of £33,000 – £36,000 per annum, depending on experience

Opportunity to take ownership of a key finance role

Friendly and supportive working environment

Opportunity to grow with an expanding business

Varied role within a busy construction/property-related company

Flexible working arrangements may be considered

Summary

This role would suit an experienced Accounts Administrator, Bookkeeper, Finance Administrator, or Assistant Accountant who is confident using Xero, comfortable managing day-to-day accounts processes, and looking for a role where they can take ownership and add real value.

The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys solving problems, keeping financial processes organised, and helping the business operate efficiently.