Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

📍 Location: Northampton
📅 Job Type: Permanent

We are looking for a proactive Accounts Assistant with strong Xero experience to support a growing organisation during an exciting period of expansion. This is a varied, hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership, thrives in a small business environment, and is comfortable working across both financial and operational functions.

You will help maintain the financial health of the business while supporting a wide range of operational activities. Working closely with company leadership, you will contribute to building a smooth, inclusive, and well‑structured working environment.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

Finance Operations

Collect and coordinate financial data from across the business
Reconcile transactions and maintain accurate bookkeeping in Xero
Manage company expenses and allocate them appropriately to projects/clients
Prepare and submit VAT returns
Raise, issue, and follow up on invoices
Maintain P&L, cashflow, and sales pipeline data
Manage financial forecasting and pipeline reporting
Ensure accurate timecard submissions across the team
Support additional finance and operations tasks as required in a growing businessCompliance & Certification

Support the management and maintenance of ISO certification processes
Assist with documentation, audits, and compliance activities
Ensure internal processes align with required standardsBusiness Operations

Arrange travel and accommodation for staff and directors
Assist with marketing coordination, campaigns, events, and promotional materials
Provide project support across ongoing company initiatives
Support bid development and submission work
Offer general administrative and operational support to company directors🔍 What We're Looking For

Experience in accounts, bookkeeping, or finance administration
Proficiency with Xero and Excel
Understanding of company finance processes (VAT, payroll, HMRC compliance)
Experience with ISO certification or quality systems (beneficial)
Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritise, multitask, and work independentlyOffice Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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