Assistant Accountant

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An employment agency in York is seeking a Temporary Finance Assistant to support their finance team during a busy period. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance roles, be confident with accounting systems and Excel, and possess strong organisational skills. Key responsibilities include month-end reporting, maintaining records, and managing ledgers. This role offers a salary of £28,000 - £32,000 and is accessible from various surrounding areas. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant or similar role.
• Confident using accounting systems and Excel.
• Organised, detail-focused, and proactive.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and general finance reporting.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with reconciliations.
• Manage purchase and sales ledger activity.
• Complete bank reconciliations and support VAT processes.
• Liaise with payroll providers and internal teams.
• Provide general finance support as required.

Skills

Experience in a finance role

Proficiency in Excel

Organised and detail-focused

Team player

Excellent telephone manner

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

A growing business in Yorkis looking for a Temporary Finance Assistant to provide short-term support within their finance team. This role would suit someone who is comfortable picking things up quickly and supporting day-to-day finance activities during a busy period. The position is paying the equivalent of £28,000 - £32,000, with some flexibility around working arrangements!

Responsibilities

• Supporting month-end and general finance reporting
• Maintaining accurate records and assisting with reconciliations
• Managing purchase and sales ledger activity
• Completing bank reconciliations and supporting VAT processes
• Liaising with payroll providers and wider internal teams
• General finance support as required

Qualifications

• Have previous experience in a Finance Assistant or similar role
• Are confident using accounting systems and Excel
• Are organised, detail-focused, and proactive
• Can work independently and as part of a team

We would be keen to speak with individuals who are currently in a Finance Assistant, Finance Administrator, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Officer, or similar role. You will need to be a team player who is confident speaking on the phone, with an excellent telephone manner.

The role is easily accessible from York and surrounding areas, including Leeds, Harrogate, Selby and Tadcaster, with good public transport links.

If you’re immediately available or nearing the end of a temporary assignment and would like to hear more, please apply or get in touch for a confidential chat.