Accounts Assistant

Unity Resourcing Ltd; Sowerby Bridge; On-site; GBP 25,200 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Resourcing Ltd is seeking an Accounts Assistant (Entry Level) in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. This role offers full training and is ideal for a school leaver, college leaver or recent graduate looking to start a career in finance.

Full training will be provided, enabling you to learn quickly while supporting purchase ledgers, supplier queries and day-to-day finance tasks. A proactive attitude and numerical ability are essential.

Qualifications

• Numerate with good attention to detail.
• Willing to learn and develop a career in finance.
• Computer literate; comfortable with Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and ability to work in a team.
• Organised with a proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain supplier accounts and resolve day-to-day queries.
• Process and issue proforma invoices.
• Use Sage to maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with supplier statement reconciliations.
• Support daily finance routines and administrative duties.
• Update and maintain financial records and databases.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments on account queries.
• Assist with month-end tasks and other finance activities as required.

Skills

Numerate

Attention to detail

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Organised

Education

School leaver / College leaver / Recent graduate

Tools

Sage

Job description

Accounts Assistant (Entry Level)

Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Salary: £25,200 - £27,000 per annum plus excellent benefits
Hours: Full-time, 4 day week (Monday to Thursday)

Our client, a successful and growing business based in Thirsk, is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join their finance department. This opportunity is ideal for a school leaver, college leaver or recent graduate looking to start a career within finance and accounting.

Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone with the right attitude, strong numerical ability and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase ledger invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Maintaining supplier accounts and resolving day-to-day queries.
• Processing and issuing proforma invoices.
• Working with Sage accounting software to maintain accurate financial records.
• Assisting with supplier statement reconciliations.
• Supporting daily finance routines and administrative duties.
• Updating and maintaining financial records and databases.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal departments regarding account queries.
• Assisting with month-end tasks and other finance activities as required.

About You

• Eager to learn and develop a career within finance.
• Numerate with good attention to detail.
• Computer literate and comfortable using Microsoft Office systems.
• Positive, resilient and willing to take on new challenges.
• Organised with a proactive approach to work.
• Able to communicate effectively and work well as part of a team.

As the role develops, there will be opportunities to take on additional responsibilities within the finance function, alongside support for further professional qualifications and career progression. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience and build a long-term career in finance.

The role is available for an immediate start.