Job Title: Accounts Assistant Location: Toome Salary: £32,000 Reports To: Financial Controller Connexus UK is delighted to be recruiting an Accounts Assistant on behalf of our client, a fast-growing business within the renewable energy sector. With multiple trading businesses already established and further acquisitions planned this year, this is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation at a time of growth. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. Youll play a key role in supporting the Financial Controller, maintaining accurate accounts, and helping onboard new businesses into our group. Key Responsibilities: Prepare management accounts for a group of small businesses, including prepayments, accruals, and journal entries in Xero. Assist the Financial Controller in reviewing management accounts against budgets. Support the onboarding of new acquisitions into the group by updating accounts and ensuring smooth integration into Xero. Assist with accounts payable, including the purchase ledger. Prepare VAT returns using Xero. Requirements: Experience working with Xero or similar accounting software. Strong understanding of a chart of accounts and basic accounting principles. Comfortable posting journals and handling prepayments and accruals. Attention to detail and ability to work independently. Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounts assistant, or a junior accounting role is desirable. Ideal Candidate: We are seeking someone who is either a competent Accounts Assistant familiar with the mechanics of accounting journals and reporting who is keen to develop within a growing business group. Why Join Us: Opportunity to work across multiple businesses and gain broad finance experience. Supportive team environment with scope to grow and take on more responsibility. Exposure to business acquisitions and integration processes. Skills: Management Accounts Xero Accounts Vat Returns Purchase Ledger