Finance Assistant

Unity Resourcing Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant in Harrogate to manage finance processes, including invoice processing and expense claims. The role requires previous finance experience and confident use of Microsoft Excel. Join a friendly team with benefits including 28 days holiday, regular social events, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Cycle to Work scheme

Blue Light Card

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar finance role.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and managing staff expense claims.
• Handling petty cash transactions and resolving discrepancies.
• Creating and issuing invoices while maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Finance processing

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Xero accounting software

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Finance Assistant
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Salary: Circa £20,850 p/a / £14.33 p/h
Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week (worked over 4 days or within school hours)
Benefits: 28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, Cycle to Work scheme, Blackhorse voucher, Blue Light Card, regular social events and the chance to be part of a friendly, supportive team.

We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a friendly and supportive organisation. This is a varied role where you ll play an important part in keeping finance processes running smoothly.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing purchase invoices, preparing payments and managing staff expense claims in line with policy
• Handling petty cash transactions, reconciliations and supplier statement checks, resolving any queries or discrepancies
• Creating and issuing invoices, supporting income processing and maintaining accurate sales and purchase ledger records
• Carrying out account reconciliations, investigative work on credit balances and generating ad hoc financial reports
• Assisting with regular financial audits and undertaking other finance related tasks as required
• Ad hoc office administration/support where needed

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar finance role
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
• Experience with Xero accounting software or similar software
• Strong attention to detail with excellent accuracy
• Organised, able to multitask and meet deadlines
• Enthusiastic, optimistic and a strong team player

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team where you ll be encouraged to learn, take ownership and make a real difference.

To apply, please submit your CV or contact Beth at Unity Resourcing today.