AP/AR Assistant

About the job

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in managing day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations, keeping our financial wheels turning smoothly!

The Details

* Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 + generous benefits & flexible holiday package

* Location: London, City (Hybrid: 4 days office / 1 day home during probation, moving to 3 days office / 2 days home after)

* Software: Xero & CRM systems

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Accounts Assistant, you’ll have a varied and hands-on role covering end-to-end transactional finance:

* Contractor & Supplier Payroll: Processing payments on weekly, fortnightly, and monthly schedules.

* Invoicing & Timesheets: Managing client portals to consolidate contractor timesheets, raising purchase orders, and handling billing through Xero.

* Cashflow Support: Uploading invoice discounting data to boost cash flow, reconciling bank accounts, and assisting with cashflow forecasting.

* Credit Control & Queries: Chasing missing timesheets, managing collections, and resolving client or contractor queries efficiently.

* Compliance: Supporting the Finance Director with audit requirements and ad-hoc projects.

What We’re Looking For

* Experience: Minimum 1 year of dedicated experience in an AP, AR, or Accounts Assistant role.

* Skills: Highly numerate with an eagle eye for detail.

* Tech: Experience with Xero or similar accounting platforms. (Recruitment sector CRM experience is a huge plus!)

* Qualifications: Studying towards your AAT, ACCA, or CIMA qualification is highly advantageous