Assistant Accountant

Impression Recruitment; Ripon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Impression Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Accountant in Ripon to join a growing finance team. You will work closely with the Group Management Accountant to support month-end processes, management accounts, reporting and financial analysis.

The role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 - £34,000 per annum, a Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm schedule with some flexibility, and a supportive environment to develop your accounting career.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a finance role.
• Good understanding of accounting processes and financial administration.
• Experience with reconciliations and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and finance systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support month end processes, including accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with management accounts preparation and financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and working papers.
• Support purchase ledger and sales ledger activities.
• Produce routine and ad hoc financial reports.
• Maintain asset and lease documentation.
• Assist with year end accounts and audit requirements.
• Analyse financial information to support business improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Financial analysis

Tools

Excel

Finance software

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Location: Ripon

Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (flexible)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join a successful and established organisation. Working closely with the Group Management Accountant, you will support a range of finance activities including month end processes, management accounts, reporting, reconciliations and financial analysis.

This role is ideal for a finance professional looking to develop their accounting career within a supportive team while gaining valuable experience across management accounting.

Key Responsibilities Of Assistant Accountant

• Support month end processes, including accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with management accounts preparation and financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and working papers.
• Support purchase ledger and sales ledger activities.
• Produce routine and ad hoc financial reports.
• Maintain asset and lease documentation.
• Assist with year end accounts and audit requirements.
• Analyse financial information to support business improvements.

Experience Required

• Previous experience within a finance role.
• Good understanding of accounting processes and financial administration.
• Experience with reconciliations and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and finance systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.

In return, you'll join a supportive finance team offering excellent opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career. The role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 - £34,000 per annum, alongside a strong benefits package.

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.