Accounts Assistant

BMC Recruitment Group; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an Accounts Assistant in Northallerton. The role offers a hybrid work model and requires strong accounting knowledge and experience in finance. Key benefits include flexible hours, 25 days of holiday, and a supportive environment that encourages growth and independent work. Suitable candidates should have previous finance experience and strong IT skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Flexible start/finish times

Free Car Parking

Opportunity to buy extra holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role is essential.
• Strong knowledge of transactional processes is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and purchase ledger.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable.
• Maintain and reconcile financial records.
• Respond to internal and external queries.
• Assist with month-end tasks.
• Contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Strong IT skills including Excel

Knowledge of Xero

Education

AAT or equivalent experience

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Hybrid

Northallerton

up to £28,000

Permanent

Are you ready to join a growing company and be a key player in an expanding finance team?

Job Description

BMC Recruitment Group are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant for their client in Northallerton. Here, you will have the opportunity to progress within your career in a dynamic and supportive environment - if you do not want progression then do not worry it is not expected. However, you can still progress through annual appraisals with your salary and benefits package rather than job title if you prefer. You will not be micromanaged, you manage your own time, there is flexible working so if you have commitments on a morning or evening you can work your hours around these. There could be an opportunity for a shorter week if you have childcare commitments or prefer not to work full time. You may be studying AAT or Qualified by experience is fine too, but you must have previous experience in a similar finance or accounts role with strong knowledge of transactional processes.

Key Benefits

• Full time 37.5 hours a week
• Flexible start/finish times
• Hybrid 3 days office and 2 days home working
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Ability to buy extra holidays
• No weekend working
• Business closes over Christmas
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Free Car Parking

Responsibilities/Requirements

• Sales and purchase ledger
• Bank reconciliations
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Maintaining financial records
• Handling internal and external queries
• Reconciling accounts
• Assisting with month end tasks
• Contributing to process improvements and sharing your ideas
• Strong IT skills including Excel
• Familiar with accounts systems, Xero would be an advantage

If you would like to work for a growing company who reward their staff and believe their opinions matter, then email me [e-mail] or apply online today!