Assistant Management Accountant

North Yorkshire County Council; Thirsk; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local council in Thirsk is looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to provide essential support in financial administration. This position offers the chance to develop career skills while pursuing an AAT qualification, with a hybrid working opportunity. Ideal candidates will possess experience in financial systems and excellent communication abilities. Apply now to join a team dedicated to sustainability and community support.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a finance-related role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and plan effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and raise purchase orders.
• Ensure accuracy of the accounts system.
• Produce regular reports as requested.

Skills

Experience in finance or administration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Office

Experience with financial systems

Education

AAT qualification (to be pursued)

Tools

Sage 200

MS Excel

Job description

Salary: £27,000 - £29,000

Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week

Contract: Permanent position with hybrid and flexible working

Question: Do you have experience in a financial administration role and looking to develop your current skills?

Question: Are you looking to gain your AAT qualification and progress in your career?

If so, we want you to be part of our team at Yorwaste!

We are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join the Transport Finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career and take that next step with the support of an award-winning company.

In this role, you will provide key administrative support including raising purchase orders, ensuring the accounts system is accurate and up to date, and includes all necessary information. Your keen eye for detail will enable you to reconcile any inaccuracies and anomalies and produce regular reports as requested.

Your exceptional communication abilities, both written and verbal, will be key in building relationships and sharing information in a timely manner to the wider Transport, Customer Services and Finance teams and external suppliers.

You must be willing to work towards achieving your AAT qualification. We will invest in you and offer training and development to support you in achieving your AAT qualification, so you are able to progress within your role towards Management Accountant level.

"Yorwaste's achievements and excellent reputation are a direct result of the hard work and commitment of our team of passionate people."

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Relevant, demonstrable experience in a similar role in Accounts or Administration in a finance related environment.
• Experience in using financial systems, preferably Sage 200.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office packages, and competent in using Excel.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• It would be an advantage if the successful candidate had experience of using Sage and Purgo, however full training can be given.

For a more in-depth description of the roles and responsibilities, read the Job Description.

With sites and offices located across picturesque North Yorkshire, you'll desirably be based at our Thirsk office, with occasional travel to other locations including our head office in Northallerton.

Why Yorwaste?

At Yorwaste, we're more than just North Yorkshire's leading waste management company, we're a team passionate about creating a cleaner, greener future. We invest in people, innovation, and sustainability because we believe in making a difference, for both our community and our planet.

How the role fits with Yorwaste's values:

• Safe - Promotes high standards of health, safety, and wellbeing across all contract activities.
• Resourceful - Finds smart, effective solutions and drives continuous improvement.
• Professional - Acts with integrity, responsibility, and a commitment to quality.
• Respectful - Builds strong relationships through empathy, fairness, and collaboration.
• Customer-Focussed - Keeps customer needs at the heart of service delivery

How to Apply

Ready to take on the challenge? Apply today! Simply fill in the online application form and upload your current CV here

• Deadline for Applications: Midnight on Thursday 9 October 2025
• Interviews: Will be held on Wednesday 15 October 2025

For any questions, contact 07977743718 or email [e-mail] for an informal chat.

At Yorwaste, your work makes a difference. Join us in building a cleaner, greener future-starting today.

We reserve the right to remove this vacancy before the proposed deadline in the event of the position being filled, or a high number of applications are received. Yorwaste is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.