Assistant Accountant

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency based in York is seeking a proactive and committed Finance Assistant. This varied role involves preparing financial reports, maintaining ledgers, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles. Offering a salary of £28,000 – £32,000, benefits include 29 days holiday and flexible working options. Ideal for candidates with strong communication skills and a solid understanding of accountancy software.

Benefits

29 days holiday

5% pension contribution

Study support

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Finance Assistant or similar role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate ledgers and financial records.
• Manage and reconcile purchase and sales ledger transactions.
• Perform bank reconciliations, VAT submissions, and statutory reporting.
• Coordinate with auditors and payroll providers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication skills

Proactivity

Tools

Sage

IRIS

Quickbooks

Xero

Excel

Job description

A successful and growing business based in York is seeking a proactive and committed Finance Assistant to join their team. On offer is a salary of £28,000 – £32,000 plus a brilliant range of benefits including 29 days holiday (including bank holidays), 5% pension contribution, study support and some flexible working options. This is a varied and engaging role where you’ll take the initiative to support the finance function, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement across all financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and year‑end financial reporting, including management accounts, budgets, KPIs, and statements
• Maintain accurate ledgers and financial records, posting journals and ensuring up‑to‑date accounts
• Manage and reconcile purchase and sales ledger transactions, including income and work‑in‑progress schedules
• Perform bank reconciliations, VAT submissions, and statutory reporting
• Coordinate with auditors and payroll providers to ensure accurate payroll, bonuses, and reconciliations
• Provide administrative support and assist in supervising a Finance Apprentice
• Other ad hoc duties as required

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Finance Assistant or similar role
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations
• Proficiency in Accountancy Software such as Sage, IRIS, Quickbooks, Xero and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills
• Proactive and committed, with the ability to take initiative and work independently as well as part of a team

We would be keen to speak with individuals who are currently in a Finance Assistant, Finance Administrator, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Officer, or similar role. You will need to be a team player who is confident speaking on the phone, with an excellent telephone manner.

This fantastic opportunity is easily commutable from Leeds, Harrogate, Selby, Tadcaster, York city centre, and surrounding suburbs. This role is also accessible via public transport links – train and bus.

If you are interested in this Finance Assistant role, simply click the 'apply' button now to begin your application or get in touch to have a confidential chat.