Accounts Assistant

SPECIALISM
Accounting
SALARY
£35,000
JOB TYPE
Part-time
DATE POSTED
23/01/2026
LOCATION
Greater London
JOB REF
950460
The role is focused on clearing a backlog of historic transactions and helping bring the accounts fully up to date. It’s a hands-on, delivery-led assignment within a fun, collaborative team environment, ideal for someone who enjoys being embedded in the business

Key Responsibilities
  • Posting receipts and payments into Xero
  • Working from hard-copy source documents
  • Processing transactions across multiple creditor ledgers (GBP, EUR, USD)
  • Supporting with basic filing and document organisation
  • Assisting with historic transaction posting across prior periods
  • Working closely with the finance lead, who will provide guidance and oversight
Systems & Experience Required
  • Hands-on Xero experience essential
  • Background in Accounts Assistant / AP / transactional finance roles
  • Comfortable with manual processing and backlog clean-up work
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Happy working on-site as part of a close-knit team
Working Pattern & Commitment
  • 3 days per week, office-based (Wed-Fri, 10am- 6pm)
  • Initial 3-month commitment, with flexibility to extend
  • Consistency and reliability important due to the nature of the backlog work
Suitable For
  • Experienced Accounts Assistants seeking part-time, short-term work
Aaron Bowes
Principal Consultant

Aaron Bowes
Principal Consultant