Beyond Talent are delighted to be supporting an established and highly respected independent education group in North Yorkshire with the recruitment of a Accounts Assistant to join their friendly, collaborative finance team. Set within a picturesque estate, this role offers a unique working environment and the chance to be part of a community that prides itself on excellence, integrity, and supporting young people to thrive. The Role As Finance Assistant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of finance operations across the school and wider estate. This is a varied position where accuracy, proactive communication, and strong organisational skills are essential. You will be responsible for: Reconciliations, journal processing, and supporting financial reporting Processing intercompany transactions Monitoring budget spends and reporting to budget holders Preparing invoices, fee plans and maintaining accurate student financial records Submitting payments via BACS and one‑off transactions Chasing overdue fees and handling queries Supporting purchase ledger during absence/annual leave Contributing to management accounts preparation Managing shared finance inboxes and supporting internal/external stakeholders To be successfully considered you will bring: Previous experience within a finance or accounts environment Strong grasp of accounting principles Excellent Excel skills (functions & formulas) Knowledge of Sage is beneficial but not essential Confident, professional telephone manner High attention to detail and accuracy Strong team ethic with the ability to work to tight deadlines AAT Level 3 or above desirable Benefits Competitive salary Training and development opportunities Generous staff discounts on school fees Free on‑site staff gym Free onsite parking & EV charging Staff social events throughout the year Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity/paternity pay Long service awards Discounts on external events and productions If you are interested to hear more - please get in touch or apply now