Accounts Assistant

Middlesbrough, England, Yorkshire & The Humber

Accounts Assistant

Permanent

My client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join a growing team in Middlesbrough. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with strong bookkeeping and ledger management skills to play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function. The successful candidate will have proven experience using Xero, a solid understanding of CIS and Reverse VAT, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Location: Middlesbrough (Office Based)Hours: Monday to Friday, flexible full time hoursSalary: £27,000 – £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase Ledger
  • Process supplier invoices accurately using Xero.
  • Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
  • Raise and manage purchase orders.
  • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
  • Prepare and process supplier payment runs.
• Sales Ledger
  • Raise and manage customer invoices, including job-based invoicing via Joblogic.
  • Maintain accurate records of sales transactions within Xero.
  • Allocate customer payments and reconcile customer accounts.
• Credit Control
  • Monitor aged debt and proactively chase outstanding payments.
  • Build positive relationships with customers to encourage timely payment.
  • Resolve invoice queries promptly to minimise payment delays.
• Bookkeeping
  • Maintain accurate financial records in line with company procedures.
  • Perform regular bank reconciliations.
  • Assist with month‑end processes and financial reporting.
• Compliance & Specialist Knowledge
  • Apply and maintain compliance with the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
  • Correctly process transactions involving Reverse VAT.
  • Ensure accurate VAT treatment across all transactions.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience using Xero accounting software.
• Strong experience in purchase ledger, including purchase order management.
• Sales ledger and invoicing.
• Bookkeeping.
• Credit control.
• Experience using Joblogic or a similar job management system.
• Sound understanding of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and Reverse VAT.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 (or equivalent) – essential.

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