Accounts Assistant

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Kirkbymoorside; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in Kirkbymoorside is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a permanent, full-time role within their finance team. This position is ideal for individuals looking to transition from practice to industry or finance professionals wishing to enhance their experience in a supportive environment. The role includes preparing reconciliations, processing ledger transactions, and assisting with VAT returns. A competitive salary up to £32,000 and benefits such as private healthcare and study support are offered.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension

Study support

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation skills.
• Knowledge of accounting processes, reconciliations, and ledger work.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end processes including reconciliations and schedules.
• Process purchase and sales ledger transactions accurately.
• Maintain accurate financial records and update ledgers.
• Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Produce financial reports for the finance team.
• Assist with VAT returns and audit preparations.
• Respond to internal finance queries and provide support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive and organised approach

Good communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Oracle

Job description

A successful and growing business based in Kirkbymoorside is currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a permanent, full-time basis! This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make their first move from practice into industry, or for a finance professional keen to broaden their experience within a supportive, fast-paced environment. On offer is a competitive salary of up to £32,000, alongside an attractive benefits package including private healthcare, pension, and study support.

Responsibilities

• Supporting month-end processes, including preparing reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Processing purchase and sales ledger transactions accurately and efficiently
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring ledgers are kept up to date
• Completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating discrepancies where required
• Producing routine and ad-hoc financial reports to support the wider finance team
• Assisting with VAT returns, audit preparation, and compliance-related tasks
• Responding to internal finance queries and providing general support across the business

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar transactional finance role
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive and organised approach to your work
• Good working knowledge of accounting processes, including reconciliations and ledger work
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• A willingness to learn new systems and processes (experience with Oracle would be advantageous but is not essential)

This excellent opportunity is easily commutable from Malton, Pickering, Helmsley, Thirsk, Easingwold, Norton and surrounding areas. Free on-site parking is available, making it convenient for both local and wider-area commuters.

If you’re interested in this Accounts Assistant role and would like to be considered, please click the ‘apply’ button today. Alternatively, feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion to find out more.

We’re particularly keen to hear from candidates currently working in Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Credit Control, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or similar transactional finance roles.

If this role sounds like a fit, click ‘apply’ today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.