Accounts Assistant

KD Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant in the Scarborough area. In this role, you will support financial operations, processing invoices, expenses, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates will have AAT Level 4 or equivalent, experience in financial administration, and strong IT skills. The position offers a supportive environment, full-time hours, and benefits like free on-site parking and ongoing training. If you value professional growth and want to positively impact a purpose-led organization, apply now.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Pension

Opportunities for ongoing training

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 (or working towards) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in financial administration including invoices, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Strong IT and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager with financial administration tasks.
• Process purchase invoices and staff expenses.
• Prepare fee invoices and maintain accurate records.

Skills

AAT Level 4 or equivalent

Financial administration experience

Strong IT and Excel skills

Knowledge of accounting software (Sage or QuickBooks)

Excellent accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to work confidentially

Flexible and proactive

Experience in education or not-for-profit (desirable)

Education

AAT Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Are you an Accounts Assistant in the Scarborough area looking for a role where your skills are valued, your development is encouraged, and you can enjoy a supportive working environment with great benefits? This Accounts Assistant opportunity in the Scarborough area offers stability, professional growth, study support, and the chance to be part of a friendly team within the education sector.

This is a role where you’ll feel genuinely rewarded not only through competitive benefits, free on-site parking, and ongoing training, but also through the impact you’ll have supporting the financial operations of a purpose-led organisation. If you want variety, development, and a workplace that truly invests in its people, this position could be an excellent fit.

What the Accounts Assistant job involves

As the Accounts Assistant, you will support the Finance Manager and wider leadership team to ensure the smooth running of all financial administration. This will include processing purchase invoices and staff expenses, completing reconciliations, supporting monthly payroll preparation, preparing fee invoices, monitoring outstanding payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. You will also assist with budgeting, producing reports, supporting audits, and helping to ensure compliance with financial regulations, charity guidelines, and school standards. This is a varied role where you will work closely with internal staff, parents, suppliers, and external auditors, so strong communication skills and professionalism are key.

Skills required

• AAT Level 4 (or working towards) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in financial administration including invoices, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Strong IT and Excel skills.
• Knowledge of accounting software such as Sage or QuickBooks.
• Excellent accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work confidentially and professionally with parents and staff.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to manage workload independently.
• Experience within education, not-for-profit, or professional services (desirable).

Other information

• Full-time, all-year-round role.
• Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm (30‑minute unpaid lunch).
• Free on-site parking.
• Pension.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development.
• Supportive working environment within a values‑led organisation.

This vacancy is being advertised through KD Recruitment Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency. Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please assume you have not been shortlisted for this particular role.

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