Accounts Assistant East York | Office-Based | £30,000 – £35,000 (DOE) This is an opportunity for an Accounts Payable professional to join a well-established business in a role that offers both stability and development. The business is a long-standing organisation with a supportive finance team and a strong operational backbone. As part of continued growth and internal support, they are looking to strengthen their transactional finance function with the addition of an Accounts Assistant. This position will focus primarily on accounts payable, while also offering exposure to month-end processes and the opportunity to support the Financial Controller. The Opportunity You’ll join a close-knit finance team in a hands-on role covering the day-to-day management of the purchase ledger. Alongside core AP responsibilities, you’ll gain valuable exposure to month-end tasks and wider finance activities, making this an ideal step for someone looking to broaden their experience. Why this role stands out You’ll have the opportunity to: Gain exposure to month-end processes and financial reporting Work closely with the Financial Controller Develop your skillset beyond transactional finance Play a key role in maintaining an efficient and accurate purchase ledger Contribute to process improvements within the finance function What you’ll get involved in Your responsibilities will include: Processing supplier invoices accurately and on time Matching invoices to purchase orders and receipts Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies Preparing and supporting payment runs Handling supplier queries and maintaining relationships Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records and audit trail Supporting month-end activities alongside the Financial Controller Assisting with process improvements and ad hoc finance tasks Who this is for You’ll likely be someone who: Has experience in an accounts payable or similar finance role Is confident working with high volumes of financial data Has strong attention to detail and organisational skills Communicates effectively with suppliers and internal teams Is keen to learn, develop and progress within finance The environment This is a stable and supportive business with a collaborative finance team. The role is fully office-based in East York, offering close interaction with the wider team and strong day-to-day support. The reward Salary £30,000 – £35,000 Free parking Flexibility with start and finish times Exposure to month-end and broader finance responsibilities Opportunity to develop and progress within a finance career