Assistant Accountant

Castle Employment; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established financial organization near Scarborough is seeking an Assistant Accountant. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 and study support. Key responsibilities include preparing tax-related data, managing bank reconciliations, and collaborating with Group Tax. Candidates should have AAT Level 3 and strong Excel skills. Free parking and training opportunities are included.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Competitive benefits package

Long-term development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a similar finance or accounting role.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and advanced formulas.
• Experience using accounting software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Preparing tax-related financial data for statutory accounts.
• Collaborating with Group Tax for VAT and corporation tax returns.
• Managing daily and weekly bank reconciliations.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

AAT Level 3 or above

Tools

SAP

Job description

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A well-established, highly reputable organisation based near Scarborough is looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a global business that offers career progression, study support, and the chance to be part of an industry-leading project. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary of £35,000 (incl. study), a supportive working environment, and genuine development opportunities.



Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant:

As the Assistant Accountant, you will be responsible for:

Preparing tax-related financial data for statutory accounts and group reporting

Collaborating with Group Tax to prepare and submit VAT and corporation tax returns

Managing daily and weekly bank reconciliations and posting transactions across overseas accounts

Supporting cash forecasting, payment validations, and treasury reporting

Issuing intercompany and internal recharge invoices, including payroll allocations

Assisting with survey returns and financial reporting for overseas entities

Administering company credit cards and reconciling balances

Supporting ad hoc finance projects and reporting requirements

Assistant Accountant – Candidate Requirements:

To be considered for this Assistant Accountant position, you should ideally have:

Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a similar finance or accounting role

AAT Level 3 (or above) or currently studying – study support is available

Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and advanced formulas

Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Experience using accounting software – SAP experience (especially S4 Hana) would be beneficial

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Location & Benefits:

The Assistant Accountant role is commutable from Scarborough, Pickering, Malton and surrounding areas.

Free on-site parking available

Accessible via public transport

Competitive benefits package

Long-term development and training opportunities

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