Accounts Assistant – Finance Support (Hybrid)

About the role

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to support the finance function of a global talent management company. The role involves day‑to‑day bookkeeping, processing commission invoices, and ensuring accurate financial records across UK and US operations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and process commission invoices and credit notes.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate records in Xero.
• Reconcile bank statements daily for multiple accounts.
• Complete UK & US vendor forms as requested by external parties.
• Prepare debt reports on a per‑manager basis.
• Manage inbox enquiries from vendors and internal staff regarding financial transactions.
• Collate information for external accountants to support VAT return processing.
• Assist with weekly payment runs and provide cover for the Senior Finance Manager during leave.
• Communicate with both UK and US teams and help implement backend procedures across the department.

Required profile

• Ability to perform day‑to‑day bookkeeping tasks.
• Capability to prepare and process commission invoices and credit notes.
• Proficiency in data entry and record‑keeping using Xero.
• Experience reconciling multiple bank accounts.
• Competence in completing UK & US vendor forms.
• Skill in preparing manager‑specific debt reports.
• Strong inbox management and response handling for financial enquiries.
• Ability to collate data for VAT return preparation.
• Willingness to assist with payment runs and provide cover for senior staff.
• Effective communication with UK and US teams.

Required skills

• Xero

What we offer

• Salary: DOE + discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working: 3 days onsite (Tue‑Thu), 2 days remote
• Working hours: 9am‑5pm
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday off
• Study support package
• Standard pension scheme
• Frequent internal and external social events