Assistant Accountant

Identify Talent; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join a dynamic finance team in Hull. The role involves reconciling payments, resolving discrepancies, and supporting the finance team. Candidates should have experience in fast-paced finance roles, strong attention to detail, and be proficient in Excel. The position offers a salary between £26,000 and £28,000 plus benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for further study such as AAT

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a fast-paced finance workload.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
• Confident Excel skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Clear communication and a customer-first mindset.
• The ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling payments and uploading credit account information.
• Investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Liaising with business units to maintain banking routines.
• Processing refunds, credit payments, and expenses claims.
• Using online banking portals and supporting the wider team with ad hoc finance tasks.

Skills

Managing fast-paced finance workload

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Clear communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for an Assistant Accountant to join a dynamic finance team based in Hull, where your precision and pace will make a real impact.

This is a hands-on role at the heart of the business\'s financial operations—perfect for someone who thrives on reconciling data, resolving queries, and supporting both internal teams and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling payments and uploading credit account information
• Investigating and resolving any discrepancies
• Liaising with business units to maintain banking routines
• Processing refunds, credit payments, and expenses claims
• Using online banking portals and supporting the wider team with ad hoc finance tasks

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a fast-paced finance workload
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong numerical skills
• Confident Excel skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Clear communication and a customer-first mindset
• The ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising accuracy

Why join?

• As Assistant Accountant, this is a chance to be part of a supportive team where your contributions are valued, and your skills can grow.
• You\'ll have the opportunity to develop in your role and have access to further study such as AAT
• Salary of between £26,000 to £28,000 plus great benefits
• This role is easily commutable from Hull City Centre, Kingswood, Bransholme, Cottingham, Willerby, Southcoates, Beverley and surrounding areas

We\'re keen to hear from you if you have experience as a finance assistant, accounts assistant, accounts manager, assistant accountant or similar. If you would like to hear more about this Assistant Accountant role, apply today