Finance Assistant

Impression recruitment; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Impression Recruitment in Harrogate invites a Finance Assistant to join a friendly and supportive team. You will support day-to-day accounting and help ensure accurate financial reporting across the organisation.

Key duties include assisting with monthly accounts, bank reconciliations, budgeting support, and ad hoc financial analysis. The role offers a competitive salary (£26,500–£28,000) and a Monday to Friday 8:30am–5:00pm schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or administration role.
• Good understanding of finance and accounting processes is desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Experience using accounting software would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Positive, proactive and team focused approach.
• Commitment to delivering accurate, high quality work and excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Finance team with the timely preparation of monthly accounts
• Record and reconcile all bank account transactions on a monthly basis
• Support the preparation of monthly transaction reports
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations as required
• Provide support with year end audit schedules and the collection of supporting information
• Assist with annual internal financial audits across support locations
• Support the annual budgeting process
• Assist with ad hoc finance projects and financial analysis
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain efficient and accurate finance processes

Skills

Finance experience

Excel

Word

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Salary: £26,500 - £28,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join a friendly and supportive team based in Harrogate. You will play a key role in supporting the Finance team with day to day accounting activities, helping to ensure accurate financial reporting and the smooth running of finance operations across the organisation.

Responsibilities of Finance Assistant:

• Assist the Finance team with the timely preparation of monthly accounts
• Record and reconcile all bank account transactions on a monthly basis
• Support the preparation of monthly transaction reports
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations as required
• Provide support with year end audit schedules and the collection of supporting information
• Assist with annual internal financial audits across support locations
• Support the annual budgeting process
• Assist with ad hoc finance projects and financial analysis
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain efficient and accurate finance processes

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a finance or administration role
• Good understanding of finance and accounting processes is desirable
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Experience using accounting software would be advantageous
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues
• Positive, proactive and team focused approach
• Commitment to delivering accurate, high quality work and excellent service

In return, you will join a welcoming and supportive team environment, receive a competitive salary of £26,500 - £28,000 per annum depending on experience and benefit from opportunities to develop your finance skills within a growing organisation.
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