Accounts Assistant

Willow Recruit; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Hybrid work

Study support

Perkbox discounts

Supportive finance team

Job summary

Willow Recruit in Harrogate is recruiting an Accounts Assistant to bring variety beyond invoice processing. You’ll handle purchase and sales ledgers, assist with accruals and month-end tasks, and grow into a broader finance role while working within a supportive team.

You’ll join a well-established business with a friendly finance team, hybrid work (3 days in office, 2 from home), and study support to progress your accounting qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger or accounts assistant role with invoice processing.
• Detail-oriented, organized and proactive with finance knowledge.
• Strong communication across teams and with suppliers.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Raising purchase orders and ensuring ledger accuracy
• Reconciling accounts and supporting supplier payments
• Assisting with accruals, prepayments, journals and month-end tasks
• Maintaining control schedules and compliance with timetables
• Monthly reconciliations of banking and client records
• First point of contact for internal and external finance queries
• Collaborating with suppliers and other departments to resolve issues
• Supporting credit control during busy periods

Skills

Invoice processing

Accounts payable

Reconciliations

Excel

Education

AAT studies in progress

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Harrogate, United Kingdom | Posted on 09/11/2026

Are you an Accounts Assistant who wants more variety than just processing invoices?

Do you enjoy being hands-on with transactional finance but also want to get involved in month-end and reconciliations?

We’re working with a well-established business in Harrogate that has grown steadily over the years and built a reputation for looking after its people. The finance team is experienced, friendly and highly experienced, so you’ll be learning from some of the best, while also having the autonomy to take ownership of your own workload.

This isn’t a role where you’ll be pigeon-holed. You’ll have the chance to broaden your skills across purchase and sales ledger, support with accruals, prepayments and journals over time, and play a part in making sure the finance function runs smoothly month after month. It’s a brilliant step for someone who’s confident with the basics but wants to grow into a more rounded finance role and pick up some month end tasks.

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 from home
• Full study support
• Discounts via Perkbox and from retailers
• A supportive and experienced finance team to learn from

What you’ll be doing:

• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Raising purchase orders and ensuring accuracy across ledgers
• Reconciling accounts, resolving discrepancies and supporting with supplier payments
• Assisting with accruals, prepayments, journals and other key month-end activities
• Maintaining control schedules and ensuring compliance with finance timetables and policies
• Performing monthly reconciliations of banking and client records
• Acting as the first point of contact for internal and external finance queries
• Working closely with suppliers and other departments to resolve issues quickly and effectively
• Supporting credit control during busy periods and assisting with ad-hoc finance tasks

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts assistant role with exposure to invoice processing and reconciliations
• Someone detail-focused, organised and proactive, with a genuine interest in broadening their finance knowledge
• Strong communication skills for building relationships across teams and with external suppliers
• Competent with accounting systems and Excel
• Ideally studying towards AAT (or equivalent) and looking to build a career in finance, qualified by experienced candidates will absolutely be considered

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s ready to take the next step in their finance career, you’ll gain exposure across the whole accounts function, work in a supportive environment, and have the chance to shape your development alongside an experienced finance team.