Finance Assistant

Castle Employment; Norton-on-Derwent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Norton-on-Derwent is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their friendly team. This full-time role involves managing day-to-day finance tasks, processing invoices, and maintaining records using Xero. The position offers a salary of up to £30,000 plus benefits, including 28 days holiday and a pension scheme. Ideal for those currently in similar finance roles looking for growth opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Staff discount

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced and confident in transactional finance.
• Proficient in Xero, Sage, and Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive self-starter with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day transactional finance tasks.
• Processing customer and supplier invoices efficiently.
• Performing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Transactional finance

Proficiency in Xero

Proficiency in Sage

Proficiency in Excel

Team player

Job description

A well-established business based in Norton is currently recruiting a Finance Assistant to join their friendly and dynamic team on a permanent basis. On offer is a salary of up to £30,000 plus a range of benefits including 28 days holiday (including bank holidays and Christmas closure), staff discount, free on‑site parking, and a pension scheme. This is a full‑time role, with standard office hours, working Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Managing day‑to‑day transactional finance tasks, including purchase and sales ledger and credit control
• Processing and managing customer and supplier invoices efficiently
• Performing bank reconciliations and reconciling supplier statements
• Maintaining accurate financial records using Xero and other accounting software
• Answering the phone and providing general office support as required

Qualifications

• Experienced and confident in transactional finance, with proficiency in Xero, Sage, and Excel
• A proactive self‑starter who enjoys managing routine finance tasks efficiently
• A team player with a friendly and approachable personality, fitting well into a close‑knit office
• Forward‑thinking, with the ability to spot opportunities to improve processes

This fantastic opportunity is easily commutable from Malton, Pickering, Scarborough, and surrounding areas. The office benefits from free on‑site parking and is accessible via public transport. We are keen to speak with individuals currently working in Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Credit Control, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or similar transactional finance roles. If this Finance Assistant role sounds like the perfect next step in your career, click the 'apply' button now to begin your application or get in touch for a confidential conversation.