Job Description

Job Title:

Accounts Assistant

Hours:

Minimum of 20 hours per week, potentially rising to full time (37.5 hours per week) over time depending on circumstances / requirements

Job Type:

Permanent

Location:

Leicestershire

Reporting to:

Finance Manager

Salary:

From 25k - 30k depending on experience

A rapidly expanding, full-service event agency with a friendly and passionate team, complete with an exciting client roster, is looking for someone to assist with their accounts function.

You will be joining a team of 45+ dedicated, fun-loving professionals, in an organisation that specialises in creative event design, event management, AV production, content design and production, across live, as well as hybrid and virtual events.

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to support our busy finance department. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid understanding of accounting processes and a passion for accuracy and efficiency.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, key responsibilities will be to:

Process supplier invoices and employee expenses with precision and timeliness. Raise and issue accurate sales invoices to customers (Accounts Receivable). Match supplier invoices to purchase orders and assist in preparing payment runs (Accounts Payable). Monitor supplier accounts, chase missing invoices, and request supporting documentation as needed. Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice and payment queries promptly. Support credit control activities and monitor outstanding customer payments. Assist the Finance Manager with daily finance tasks and general administrative duties.

What We're Looking For

Experience with Xero

accounting software is preferred but not essential. Solid understanding of

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

processes. Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising accuracy. Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with suppliers, customers, and colleagues. Highly organised, capable of managing multiple tasks and maintaining up-to-date financial records. Willingness to support general administrative tasks as required.
If this sounds like you, we can't wait to see what you bring to the table!

In return, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing agency.

What we can offer you

An annual holiday allowance of 22 days + Bank Holidays Earn an additional day's holiday for each full year of employment (Max 25) Company-wide bonus scheme based on your performance We buy you lunch every other Friday you're in the office Perkbox with 120 flexi points per month Drinks fridges throughout the building to keep you hydrated Social Committee with regular team outings On-site parking with free EV charging facilities Company pension scheme

Successful Candidates will be subject to a DBS check and require the right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Discounted or free food Flexitime On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Leicester LE4 8AU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leicester LE4 8AU

Application deadline: 03/11/2025