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. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website