Accounts Assistant - Sittingbourne

Xeinadin Group; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Job description

Vacancy Name
Accounts Assistant - Sittingbourne

Vacancy No
VN1062

Employment Type
Permanent

Duration
N/A

Location City
Sittingbourne

Location Country
United Kingdom

Company Description
Xeinadin was established in 2019 when more than 100 successful, independent, business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It is our people who help drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting the individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 1800 colleagues operate in collaboration across the Group, combining collective expertise to maximise our people's potential. As part of one Xeinadin, our colleagues are able to draw on expertise and support from across our UK, Ireland and central teams, as well as benefitting from being a part of their local communities.

Description
To support the Purchase Ledger Supervisor in making timely payments to the Hub suppliers within the bounds of company policy. Support the cash outflow team and provide cover when needed. The Purchase Ledger Assistant works closely with the finance team and other departments to support the smooth operation of the company's financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Input, review and file invoices submitted for payment.
2. Apply the correct VAT treatment to all payments.
3. Set up payments for authorisation ensuring all payments are backed up with the appropriate documentation.
4. Ensure accounts details are kept secure in line with GDPR guidelines.
5. Update supplier details when needed within Xero.
6. Approve level one payments in accordance with hub policy.
7. Ensure all payments are coded appropriately.
8. Maintain accurate and up to date purchase ledger records.
9. Ensure timely payment of invoices to suppliers.
10. Communicate with external vendors and suppliers.

Key Requirements

1. A degree or A-levels in a relevant subject such as Accounting, Finance, or Mathematics.
2. Experience in an accountancy background preferred.

Additional Requirements

1. Strong organisational skills, motivation, and proficiency in using computers.
2. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
3. Comfort and liking of numbers.
4. Attention to detail.

Model
Hybrid

Salary
Competitive

Benefits

1. Company Pension Scheme.
2. 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays.
3. Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority.
4. Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum.
5. Business closure over Christmas*.
6. Life Assurance x4 annual salary.
7. Enhanced family leave policies.
8. Enhanced Company Sick Pay.
9. Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential.
10. Corporate Discounts Platform.

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:

1. PMI single or family.
2. Critical Illness Cover.
3. Cash plan.
4. Cycle to work.
5. Eye care.
6. Dental.

*subject to exceptions and business needs