Accounts Assistant

Unity Resourcing Ltd; Studley Roger; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in Ripon is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support financial operations in a full-time, hybrid role. This position provides exposure across all finance areas, fostering career progression within a supportive team. Benefits include study support, private healthcare, and performance bonuses.

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 is required.
• Strong Excel skills and knowledge of sales and purchase ledger.
• Methodical approach with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Processing and managing sales and purchase ledgers.
• Preparing supplier payments and supporting month-end processes.
• Maintaining procedures within Sage 200.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Numeracy

Excel proficiency

Knowledge of financial processes

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

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.