Finance Assistant

IPS Group Limited; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Harrogate is looking for a proactive Finance Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate will have previous finance experience and proficiency in Sage 50. Key tasks include processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and general financial support. Strong numeracy, attention to detail, and good communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounts role is required.
• Proficiency in Sage 50 is essential.
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices, sales invoices, and expense claims.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice queries.
• Maintain accurate financial records using Sage 50.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and month-end reporting.
• Support credit control and customer payment allocation.

Skills

Sage 50

Attention to detail

Good Excel and IT skills

Communication

Problem-solving ability

Time management

Job description

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support the day‑time financial operations of the business. The ideal candidate will have experience using Sage 50 and strong administrative and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices, sales invoices and expense claims
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice queries
• Maintain accurate financial records using Sage 50
• Assist with bank reconciliations and month‑end reporting
• Support credit control and customer payment allocation
• Prepare and process payment runs
• Assist with budgeting and financial analysis tasks as required
• General finance and administrative support to the Accounts team

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts role
• Proficient in Sage 50 (essential)
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage workload effectively
• Good Excel and IT skills
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving ability