Accounts Assistant

Unity Resourcing; Asenby; On-site; GBP 25,200 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Resourcing is assisting a Thirsk-based client in recruiting an Accounts Assistant (Entry Level). Location is Thirsk, North Yorkshire, with a 4-day, full-time week and a salary of £25,200–£27,000 per year plus excellent benefits.

The role offers full training, ideal for school leavers, college leavers or recent graduates looking to begin a career in finance and accounting. The opportunity involves handling purchase ledgers, supplier queries, proforma invoices, and month-end tasks, with

Qualifications

• Full training provided.
• Ideal for school leaver/college leaver or recent graduate.
• Strong numerical ability and willingness to learn will help you succeed.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain supplier accounts and resolve day-to-day queries.
• Process and issue proforma invoices.
• Use Sage to maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with supplier statement reconciliations.
• Support daily finance routines and admin duties.
• Update and maintain financial records and databases.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments regarding account queries.
• Assist with month-end tasks and other finance activities as required.

Skills

Numerate

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

School/College leaver or recent graduate

Tools

Sage accounting software

Job description

Accounts Assistant (Entry Level)

Location: Thirsk, North YorkshireSalary: £25,200 - £27,000 per annum plus excellent benefitsHours: Full-time, 4 day week (Monday to Thursday)

Our client, a successful and growing business based in Thirsk, is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join their finance department. This opportunity is ideal for a school leaver, college leaver or recent graduate looking to start a career within finance and accounting.

Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone with the right attitude, strong numerical ability and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase ledger invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Maintaining supplier accounts and resolving day-to-day queries.
• Processing and issuing proforma invoices.
• Working with Sage accounting software to maintain accurate financial records.
• Assisting with supplier statement reconciliations.
• Supporting daily finance routines and administrative duties.
• Updating and maintaining financial records and databases.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal departments regarding account queries.
• Assisting with month-end tasks and other finance activities as required.

About You

• Eager to learn and develop a career within finance.
• Numerate with good attention to detail.
• Computer literate and comfortable using Microsoft Office systems.
• Positive, resilient and willing to take on new challenges.
• Organised with a proactive approach to work.
• Able to communicate effectively and work well as part of a team.

As the role develops, there will be opportunities to take on additional responsibilities within the finance function, alongside support for further professional qualifications and career progression. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build a long-term career in finance.

The role is available for an immediate start.