Finance and Accounts Assistant

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Finance or Accounts Assistant to join a dynamic finance team in York. This full-time, office-based role involves assisting with financial reporting, maintaining accurate records, and mentoring a finance apprentice. The ideal candidate has payroll and accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and a customer service mindset. With a supportive work culture, this opportunity is perfect for someone eager to grow and contribute to finance processes.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution: 5% after 3-month probation

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll and accounting.
• High levels of diligence, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Self-disciplined, adaptable, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end, quarterly, and year-end reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and update ledgers.
• Collaborate with external and internal auditors.

Skills

Payroll and accounting experience

Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, pivot tables)

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Education

AAT Level 4 qualification

Tools

SAGE 200

Job description

Finance or Accounts Assistant

Location: York Centre, North Yorkshire YO1

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum

Employment type: Permanent, full‑time, office‑based role working Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm or 9am - 5.30pm

Role Overview

A full-time, on‑site opportunity is available for a Finance/Accounts Assistant to join a dynamic finance team in York. This role offers broad, hands‑on experience across finance and accounting, working closely with the Finance Manager. You'll play a key role in delivering accurate, compliant reporting while also supporting the development of a finance apprentice.

This position is ideal for someone eager to grow, take ownership, and contribute ideas to improve finance processes in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with month‑end, quarterly, and year‑end reporting, including management accounts, budgeting, KPIs, and financial statements.
• Maintain accurate financial records and update ledgers via journals.
• Reconcile income and work‑in‑progress schedules, support invoice project work.
• Collaborate with external and internal auditors.
• Liaise with HR and outsourced payroll providers to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Prepare bonus calculations, holiday accruals, and reconcile SAGE 200 with payroll monthly.
• Provide administrative support and process transactions as required.
• Assist in supervising and mentoring a finance apprentice.

Candidate Requirements

• Payroll and accounting experience; AAT Level 4 qualification preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, pivot tables).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• High levels of diligence, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Self‑disciplined, adaptable, and proactive with strong initiative.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Team player with the ability to work independently when required.
• Customer service mindset and integrity in all interactions.

Salary & Benefits

• Employer pension contribution: 5% (after 3‑month probation).
• Location: York Office.

To apply, please email your CV to the hiring team.

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.