Accounts Assistant

Impression recruitment; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Flexible hours

Job summary

Impression Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Killinghall, Harrogate. The role offers a salary of £28,000–£40,000 per annum, Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:30pm with flexible start/finish times.

You will support day‑to‑day finance, handle bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll support and financial processing within a friendly team. Applicants should be Part AAT qualified (or working towards it) with experience in accounting, and be proficient with Xero, Sage and Excel.

Qualifications

• Part AAT qualification or working towards completion.
• Experience in a finance or accounts role with Xero/Sage.
• Proficient in Excel and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Support day to day finance and accounting activities.
• Assist with bookkeeping, reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Process invoices and support purchase and sales ledgers.
• Assist payroll administration and related finance tasks.
• Use Xero and Sage to maintain financial information.
• Produce reports and support finance administration using Excel.
• Maintain organised records and assist the wider finance team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Proactive

Deadline-driven

Education

Part AAT qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Xero

Sage

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Killinghall, Harrogate

Salary: £28,000 - £40,000 per annum depending on experience

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm (flexible start and finish times considered)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Accounts Assistant to join a successful and established organisation with over 25 years of proven service.

This role offers the opportunity to become part of a supportive team, providing assistance across a range of finance activities including accounts administration, reconciliations, payroll support and financial processing.

Key Responsibilities of Accounts Assistant:

• Support day to day finance and accounting activities.
• Assist with bookkeeping, reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Process invoices and support purchase and sales ledger activities.
• Assist with payroll administration and related finance tasks.
• Use accounting systems including Xero and Sage to maintain financial information.
• Produce reports and support finance administration using Excel.
• Maintain organised records and ensure accuracy across financial processes.
• Provide general support to the wider finance team as required.

Experience Required:

• Part AAT qualified or working towards completion.
• Previous experience within a finance or accounts role.
• Experience using Xero, Sage, Excel and payroll systems.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes and financial administration.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately to deadlines.
• Good organisational skills and a proactive approach to tasks.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own transport

In return, you'll join a well established organisation with over 25 years of success in a beautiful location, offering a supportive working environment and excellent opportunities to develop your finance career. The role offers a competitive salary of £28,000 - £40,000 per annum depending on experience, flexible working hours and free on site parking.

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