A successful and growing business based in York is seeking a proactive and committed Assistant Accountant to join their team. On offer is a salary of £28,000 – £33,000 plus a brilliant range of benefits including 29 days holiday (including bank holidays), 5% pension contribution, study support and some flexible working options. This is a varied and engaging role where you’ll take the initiative to support the finance function, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement across all financial processes.
As Assistant Accountant, your key responsibilities
Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting, including management accounts, budgets, KPIs, and statements
Maintain accurate ledgers and financial records, posting journals and ensuring up-to-date accounts
Manage and reconcile purchase and sales ledger transactions, including income and work-in-progress schedules
Perform bank reconciliations, VAT submissions, and statutory reporting
Coordinate with auditors and payroll providers to ensure accurate payroll, bonuses, and reconciliations
Provide administrative support and assist in supervising a Finance Apprentice
Other ad hoc duties as requiredTo be successful in this Assistant Accountant role
Previous experience as a Finance Assistant or similar role
Strong understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations
Proficiency in Accountancy Software such as Sage, IRIS, Quickbooks, Xero and Excel
Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills
Proactive and committed, with the ability to take initiative and work independently as well as part of a teamWe would be keen to speak with individuals who are currently in a Finance Assistant, Finance Administrator, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Officer, or similar role. You will need to be a team player who is confident speaking on the phone, with an excellent telephone manner.
This fantastic opportunity is easily commutable from Leeds, Harrogate, Selby, Tadcaster, York city centre, and surrounding suburbs. This role is also accessible via public transport links - train and bus.
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