Accounts Assistant

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established recruitment agency in the York area is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its friendly finance team on a permanent, full-time basis. This role involves performing bank postings, reconciliations, and supporting month-end reporting. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in finance roles, strong Excel skills, and be proactive with excellent communication abilities. A competitive salary of up to £30,000 is offered, with attractive benefits including holiday entitlement and staff discounts.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

On-site facilities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in finance assistant or similar roles.
• Proficient in Excel and finance systems.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank postings and prepare cashflow reports.
• Complete bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations.
• Support budget monitoring and financial reporting.

Skills

Previous experience in a finance assistant or transactional finance role

Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems

Confident communication skills

Positive, team-focused approach

Proactive attitude and willingness to learn

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

AAT level 3 or above

Job description

A well-established and highly reputable organisation within its sector is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its friendly and supportive finance team on a permanent, full-time basis in the York area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their finance career in a varied, hands-on role within a collaborative environment. A competitive salary of up to £30,000 is available, alongside a strong benefits package including generous holiday entitlement, on-site facilities, and staff discounts.

Responsibilities

As the AccountsAssistant, your role will include (but not be limited to):

• Performing daily bank postings and preparing cashflow and balance reports
• Completing weekly bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations
• Supporting with budget monitoring and financial reporting
• Assisting with purchase ledger processing, including invoice matching and coding
• Providing support with month-end and year-end reporting
• Assisting the wider finance team during busy periods

Qualifications

To be successful in this Accounts Assistant position, you should ideally have:

• Previous experience in a finance assistant, accounts assistant, or transactional finance role
• Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems
• Confident communication skills and a positive, team-focused approach
• A proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to learn and support process improvements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• AAT level3 or above is desirable

This position is based in the York area and is easily commutable from York, Boroughbridge, Knaresborough, Thirsk, Wetherby, Tadcaster, Easingwold, Harrogate. The right candidate must be able to drive due to limited public transport access to site. Free onsite parking is available.

If you’re currently working as a Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Finance Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Assistant Accountant or in a similar finance support role, we’d be keen to speak with you.

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