Accounts Assistant

Unity Resourcing; Ripon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in Ripon is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their supportive team. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for career progression within the finance function. The ideal candidate will have strong financial process knowledge and Excel skills, and will be involved in a variety of accounting tasks.

Benefits

Study support

Private healthcare

Performance bonus

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Training

Nest pension

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Good knowledge of sales and purchase ledgers.
• Proficiency in financial software, ideally Sage.

Responsibilities

• Managing sales and purchase ledgers.
• Preparing supplier payments and posting journals.
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes.

Skills

Financial processes

Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Numeracy

Tools

Sage

Job description

Salary £25,000 - £32,000 DOE Hours: Full-time | Monday to Friday | Hybrid working Benefits: Study support, private healthcare, performance bonus, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, free onsite parking, training, Nest pension

Accounts Assistant

Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire
Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 DOE
Hours: Full-time | Monday to Friday | Hybrid working
Benefits: Study support, private healthcare, performance bonus, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, free onsite parking, training, Nest pension

We're recruiting on behalf of a growing business based in Ripon offering fantastic benefits, study support, and genuine career progression. Whether you're an experienced Accounts Assistant or just starting out in your accounts career, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a supportive team in a varied and hands-on role.
Responsibilities:

• Processing and managing both sales and purchase ledgers
• Preparing and processing supplier payments
• Posting journals and assisting with reconciliations
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes
• Assisting with financial reporting
• Maintaining and developing procedures within Sage 200
• Liaising with other departments to ensure smooth financial operations

Requirements:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
• Good knowledge of financial processes, including sales and purchase ledger
• Proficiency in financial software, ideally Sage
• Strong Excel skills
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Numerate with a methodical approach
• Experience with foreign exchange transactions and trade finance is desirable

This is a great opportunity to gain exposure across all areas of the finance function and develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking business.

To apply, please submit your CV via the link or contact Beth at Unity Resourcing for more information.