Assistant Accountant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join a growing finance team in a challenging, fast-paced environment. The role offers broad exposure to accounting activities and the chance to develop your career within a supportive organisation.

You will process payments, reconcile accounts, manage sales and purchase ledgers, assist with the general ledger, and support month-end processes.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in a finance or accounts environment.
• Proven ability to manage financial data with accuracy.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Processing and reconciling customer payments, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Investigating account discrepancies and resolving queries efficiently.
• Completing routine bank reconciliations and monitoring cash transactions.
• Taking responsibility for sales ledger activities, including management of customer accounts.
• Supporting purchase ledger operations and preparing supplier payment runs.
• Assisting with maintenance of the general ledger and ensuring financial data integrity.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business to obtain financial information and resolve issues.
• Providing support with month-end processes and other finance-related administration as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Education

AAT Level 3 qualification or higher

Tools

Sage software

Job description

Are you looking for a varied finance role within a friendly and expanding business? We are recruiting for a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join an established finance team, providing essential support across a broad range of accounting activities.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to further develop their accounting career within a supportive organisation.

Your new role Key Responsibilities

• Processing and reconciling customer payments, ensuring records are accurate and up to date
• Investigating account discrepancies and resolving queries efficiently
• Completing routine bank reconciliations and monitoring cash transactions
• Taking responsibility for sales ledger activities, including management of customer accounts
• Supporting purchase ledger operations and preparing supplier payment runs
• Assisting with maintenance of the general ledger and ensuring financial data integrity
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business to obtain financial information and resolve issues
• Providing support with month-end processes and other finance-related administration as required

What you'll need to succeed

About YouTo be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• At least three years' experience working within a finance or accounts environment
• AAT Level 3 qualification or higher
• Previous experience using accounting software packages (experience with Sage software would be advantageous)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks
• Good analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve problems
• Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to manage competing priorities
• Effective communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary of £28,000 - £33,000 depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to develop your finance skills and broaden your responsibilities
• Long-term career prospects within a growing organisation

If you're seeking a rewarding accounting position where you can make a genuine contribution while continuing to develop professionally, we'd love to hear from you.