Accounts Assistant

IMPRESSION RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Ripon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Impression Recruitment Limited in Ripon is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a growing finance team. You will support month end, reconciliations, reporting and financial analysis, with exposure to management accounts and progression toward an Assistant Management Accountant role.

The role offers a competitive salary (£29,000–£34,000 per annum) and a comprehensive benefits package, with Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours per week and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within an accounts or finance role.
• Good understanding of accounting processes and financial controls.
• Experience with reconciliations and month end activities is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately to deadlines.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Support the month end close process including accruals, prepayments and journals.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Support purchase ledger and sales ledger activities.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc financial reports.
• Assist with year end accounts preparation and audit requirements.
• Maintain fixed asset records and finance documentation.
• Analyse financial information to support business decisions and improvements.
• Work closely with the wider finance team to improve processes and reporting.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Finance systems

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Proactive learner

Accounts/Finance experience

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Ripon

Salary: £29,000 - £34,000 per annum

Hours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week (flexible hours)

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for the next step in your finance career? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you will build on your existing accounting skills, gain exposure to management accounts and develop towards an Assistant Management Accountant position. Working as part of a supportive finance team, you will assist with a broad range of accounting activities including month end processes, reconciliations, reporting and financial analysis. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in accounts who is keen to expand your knowledge, take on additional responsibility and progress within a professional finance environment.

Key Responsibilities of Accounts Assistant:

• Support the month end close process including accruals, prepayments and journals.


• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.


• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.


• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.


• Support purchase ledger and sales ledger activities.


• Prepare routine and ad hoc financial reports.


• Assist with year end accounts preparation and audit requirements.


• Maintain fixed asset records and finance documentation.


• Analyse financial information to support business decisions and improvements.


• Work closely with the wider finance team to improve processes and reporting.

Experience Required:

• Previous experience working within an accounts or finance role.


• Good understanding of accounting processes and financial controls.


• Experience with reconciliations and month end activities is desirable.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately to deadlines.


• Good IT skills including Microsoft Excel and finance systems.


• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop.

In return, you will join a supportive finance team with excellent opportunities to progress your career, expand your skill set and gain valuable exposure to management accounting processes. You will receive a competitive salary of £29,000 - £34,000 per annum depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Here at Impression we are committed to supporting the principles of equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination/ harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.