Finance Assistant

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

Job summary

Impression in Harrogate is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a friendly and supportive team. You will support day-to-day accounting activities, assist with monthly accounts, bank reconciliations, and the budgeting process to ensure accurate financial reporting across the organisation.

The role requires excellent Excel skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or administration role.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience using accounting software.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist the finance team with monthly accounts preparation.
• Record and reconcile bank transactions monthly.
• Support monthly transaction reports.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support year-end audit schedules and internal audits.
• Contribute to the annual budgeting process.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain accurate processes.

Skills

Finance experience

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

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.

Here at Impression we are committed to supporting the principles of equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination/ harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.