Accounts Assistant

Castle Employment Group, A Sunday Times Best Company to Work for; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A business in Filey seeks an Accounts Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. Offering a salary of £28,000 plus a benefits package, this role involves processing invoices, managing credit control, and preparing financial reports. Ideal candidates will be Excel proficient and part-qualified in accounting, showing strong organisational and communication skills.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel and experience of accounting software.
• Part-qualified (AAT) or studying towards an accounting qualification.
• Strong organisational skills and methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Processing sales and purchase invoices promptly and accurately.
• Reconciling credit card and supplier statements.
• Managing credit control and following up on outstanding balances.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Part-qualified (AAT)

Tools

Sage

Job description

A business based in Filey is currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. On offer is a salary of circa £28,000 plus an attractive benefits package, including contributory pension and ongoing professional development.

As an Accounts Assistant you will be:

• Processing sales and purchase invoices promptly and accurately
• Reconciling credit card statements and supplier statements
• Managing credit control and following up outstanding customer balances
• Running payment schedules for contractors and suppliers
• Communicating with clients and suppliers to resolve invoicing or payment queries
• Posting month-end journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation) and assisting with VAT returns
• Preparing and contributing to monthly financial reports and schedules

To be successful in this Accounts Assistant role, you will ideally have/be:

• Proficient in Excel, with experience of accounting software (Sage advantageous)
• Part-qualified (AAT) or studying towards an accounting qualification
• Strong organisational skills with an ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with internal and external stakeholders

This fantastic opportunity is easily commutable from Scarborough, Bridlington, Hunmanby, Cayton and the surrounding villages.

If you’re interested in this Accounts Assistant role, simply click the ‘Apply’ button now to begin your application process or get in touch for a confidential conversation.