Accounts Assistant

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable business in Scarborough is seeking a full-time Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This temporary ongoing role offers up to £30,000 in salary and a solid benefits package. Responsibilities include updating financial records, posting entries, and producing financial reports. Desired qualifications include strong communication skills and familiarity with finance roles. The position allows for significant professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proactive, hands-on approach required.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to new systems.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with monthly routines and updating financial records.
• Posting financial entries and ensuring ledger accuracy.
• Carrying out reconciliations across key accounts.
• Producing financial reports for team decisions.
• Supporting finance administration and compliance tasks.
• Responding to queries across the finance function.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Problem-solving initiative

Experience in finance role

Familiarity with Oracle

Job description

A well-established and reputable business based in Malton is currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a temporary ongoing basis. This is a full-time position and a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills within a supportive and fast-paced environment. Offering a salary of up to £30,000 alongside a strong benefits package, this role provides excellent exposure and long-term potential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with monthly routines, including preparing supporting information and updating financial records in line with deadlines.
• Posting day-to-day financial entries and ensuring the ledgers remain accurate and up to date.
• Carrying out regular reconciliations across key accounts to ensure data integrity.
• Producing routine and ad-hoc financial reports to support decision-making within the team.
• Contributing to finance administration such as VAT support, audit preparation and general compliance tasks.
• Responding to finance queries and providing general support across the wider function as required.

Qualifications

• A proactive, hands-on approach with strong communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to support the wider finance team.
• Comfortable working independently and using initiative to solve problems.
• Previous experience within a finance role is desirable.
• Ability to adapt to new systems, with any exposure to Oracle being an advantage.

This opportunity is easily commutable from Malton, Norton, Pickering, Kirkbymooreside, Scarborough and Helmsley. The site offers free on-site parking, making it convenient whether you commute locally or from surrounding areas.

We would be keen to speak with individuals currently working as a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Credit Control, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or similar transactional finance roles.

If you’re interested in this Accounts Assistant role and would like to be considered, click the ‘apply’ button today. Alternatively, get in touch for a confidential conversation.