Finance Assistant

Castle Employment; Elvington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services firm in York is seeking a Finance Assistant to manage sales and purchase ledgers. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £27,000 and benefits including flexible working hours and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Holidays up to 33 days

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good IT skills with Microsoft Office experience.
• Proactive approach, able to manage tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales ledger, preparing and issuing customer invoices.
• Oversee purchase ledger, processing supplier invoices.
• Monitor aged debtor and creditor accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good IT skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

A well-established business based in York are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join their friendly and dynamic team on a permanent/full time basis. On offer is a competitive salary of up to £27,000, along with a great benefits package including flexibility with working hours, holidays up to 33 days including Christmas shutdown.

Responsibilities

• Managing the sales ledger, including preparing and issuing customer invoices, administering credit control, and processing remittances.
• Overseeing the purchase ledger, ensuring supplier invoices are processed and coded in line with internal procedures.
• Monitoring aged debtor and creditor accounts, carrying out reconciliations and chasing outstanding balances where required.
• Investigating and resolving invoice and statement queries from suppliers and customers.
• Posting and allocating bank transactions, initiating payments through online banking systems, and supporting cashflow processes.
• Producing ad hoc reports and supporting internal management reporting as needed.
• Assisting with general administrative and finance support, including ordering office supplies, filing, note-taking, and other ad hoc duties.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with a methodical and organised approach to work.
• Good IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel.
• The ability to follow internal processes and procedures with precision.
• A hands-on and proactive approach, able to take initiative and manage tasks independently when required.
• A positive and professional attitude, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and external contacts in a confident and courteous manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional information

This position is based in the York area and is easily commutable from York, Pocklington, Market Weighton, Malton, Beverley, Driffield, and Selby. Candidates must be able to drive due to limited public transport access to site. Free on-site parking is available.

We would be keen to speak with individuals currently working as a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Credit Control, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or similar transactional finance roles.

How to apply

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