Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, UK Are you an Accounts Assistant in the Scarborough area looking for a role where your skills are valued, your development is encouraged, and you can enjoy a supportive working environment with great benefits? This Accounts Assistant opportunity in the Scarborough area offers stability, professional growth, study support, and the chance to be part of a friendly team within the education sector.
This is a role where youll feel genuinely rewarded
not only through competitive benefits, free on-site parking, and ongoing training, but also through the impact youll have supporting the financial operations of a purpose-led organisation. If you want variety, development, and a workplace that truly invests in its people, this position could be an excellent fit.
What the Accounts Assistant job involves As the Accounts Assistant, you will support the Finance Manager and wider leadership team to ensure the smooth running of all financial administration. This will include processing purchase invoices and staff expenses, completing reconciliations, supporting monthly payroll preparation, preparing fee invoices, monitoring outstanding payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. You will also assist with budgeting, producing reports, supporting audits, and helping to ensure compliance with financial regulations, charity guidelines, and school standards. This is a varied role where you will work closely with internal staff, parents, suppliers, and external auditors, so strong communication skills and professionalism are key.
Skills required
AAT Level 4 (or working towards) or equivalent experience.
Experience in financial administration including invoices, reconciliations, and reporting
Strong IT and Excel skills
Knowledge of accounting software such as Sage or QuickBooks
Excellent accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail
Ability to work confidentially and professionally with parents and staff
Flexible, proactive, and able to manage workload independently
Experience within education, not-for-profit, or professional services (desirable)
Other information
Full-time, all-year-round role
Monday
Friday, 9.00am
5.00pm (30-minute unpaid lunch)
Free on-site parking
Pension
Opportunities for ongoing training and development
Supportive working environment within a values-led organisation
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