Accounts Assistant - Hybrid, Study Support & Growth Path

Willow Recruit; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Hybrid work

Study support

Perkbox discounts

Supportive finance team

Job summary

Willow Recruit in Harrogate is recruiting an Accounts Assistant to bring variety beyond invoice processing. You’ll handle purchase and sales ledgers, assist with accruals and month-end tasks, and grow into a broader finance role while working within a supportive team.

You’ll join a well-established business with a friendly finance team, hybrid work (3 days in office, 2 from home), and study support to progress your accounting qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger or accounts assistant role with invoice processing.
• Detail-oriented, organized and proactive with finance knowledge.
• Strong communication across teams and with suppliers.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Raising purchase orders and ensuring ledger accuracy
• Reconciling accounts and supporting supplier payments
• Assisting with accruals, prepayments, journals and month-end tasks
• Maintaining control schedules and compliance with timetables
• Monthly reconciliations of banking and client records
• First point of contact for internal and external finance queries
• Collaborating with suppliers and other departments to resolve issues
• Supporting credit control during busy periods

Skills

Invoice processing

Accounts payable

Reconciliations

Excel

Education

AAT studies in progress

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Willow Recruit in Harrogate is recruiting an Accounts Assistant to bring variety beyond invoice processing. You’ll handle purchase and sales ledgers, assist with accruals and month-end tasks, and grow into a broader finance role while working within a supportive team.

You’ll join a well-established business with a friendly finance team, hybrid work (3 days in office, 2 from home), and study support to progress your accounting qualifications.