Accounts Assistant

Job Description Company DescriptioniFAST Diagnostics is revolutionizing rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing by developing technology that delivers full quantitative and qualitative results in under three hours, significantly faster than the industry-standard 48-72 hours. Our innovative solution reduces costs and manual labour compared to existing methods, enabling every patient with bacterial infections to receive timely and precise antibiotic treatment. With plans to launch in the UK market in early 2026, followed by expansion to the US and EU, iFAST is set to transform the $4 billion diagnostics market. Our high-throughput system is designed to meet the demands of laboratories efficiently and effectively.As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced accounts assistant to join our team in Whiteley, to help us bring our life-saving new technology to market.ResponsibilitiesYou will join the Administration/Accounts team, and will be expected to:Administer the purchase order systemEnsure goods received are properly recordedReceive and check invoicesPost invoices and expenses to the Xero accounting systemCheck suppliers statements when received, resolve issuesReconcile payments made on the Xero systemAny other duties as requestedRequirements:-Minimum 1-2 years in assistant accounting role / book-keeping experienceAn accurate and methodical approach to workExperience of accounting systems such as XeroExperience of accounts payable and dealing with suppliersGood Excel skillsGreat interpersonal skills, as we are a small, close-knit team with a culture of togetherness.Good communication skills, to liaise with colleagues and the wider community.Good problem-solving skills and the ability to use your initiative to fix things when they go wrong.This is a part-time role, requiring 15 hours per week, to be worked flexibly on site at Whiteley.

Created: 2026-03-20