Finance Assistant (Xero)

Full job descriptionFinance Assistant (Xero)Highbridge£27,000-£32,000 + Training & Development + Career Progression + Monday-Friday + Potential Study SupportAre you a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper or Accounts Administrator with Xero experience, looking for a varied position where you can broaden your finance experience and take on greater responsibility within a growing business?On offer is the opportunity to join an expanding business where you'll become an important part of a close-knit finance function and gain exposure across a broad range of accounting responsibilities. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills, take on increasing responsibility and potentially receive support towards further finance qualifications as you progress.In this role, you'll support the day-to-day finance function across sales and purchase ledger, credit control, invoicing, bank reconciliations and VAT using Xero. You'll also assist with month-end activity, management reporting and finance administration across different areas of the business, giving you considerably broader exposure than a purely transactional accounts position.This role would suit someone with previous experience as a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper or Accounts Administrator who is confident using Xero and wants to develop into a broader finance position within a growing company.The RoleManage sales and purchase ledger activity.Process customer and supplier invoices using Xero.Complete bank and supplier reconciliations.Support credit control and outstanding debt management.Assist with VAT returns and month-end activity.Prepare reports and financial information for management.Develop broader finance responsibilities as your experience grows.The PersonPrevious finance, accounts or bookkeeping experience.Working knowledge of Xero.Experience with ledgers and reconciliations.Highly organised with good attention to detail.Looking to develop and take on greater responsibility.Commutable to Highbridge.Ref:1698423Key Words: Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Administrator, Finance Administrator, Bookkeeper, Accounts Clerk, Finance Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Credit Control, VAT, Bank Reconciliations, Xero, AAT, Highbridge, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton.If you are interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.Peopleforge Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.TPBN1_UKTJ