Accounts Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

IMPRESSION RECRUITMENT LIMITED is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Ripon to support month-end close, reconciliations and reporting. This role offers a clear path to an Assistant Management Accountant position within a supportive finance team.

You will handle accruals, journals, balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis, with a focus on accuracy and process improvement. A competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes and controls.
• Experience with reconciliations and month-end activities is desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• 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

Accounts experience

Finance knowledge

Excel

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.

Our GuaranteeThank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match. 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.