Finance Assistant

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd; Pocklington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Healthcare scheme

Company pension

25 holidays + bank holidays

Job summary

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd in Pocklington is seeking a Finance Assistant who thrives on taking responsibility and ensuring tasks are completed on time. You’ll contribute across payroll, ledgers and financial reporting, gaining exposure to month-end processes and VAT returns.

You should be comfortable with numbers, enjoy problem-solving and be reliable in following through, with familiarity with Sage or Xero helpful and a constructive, team-facing approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or payroll and understanding of how accurate financial information supports a business.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and financial systems.
• Methodical approach with the ability to spot discrepancies and follow through.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll (PAYE, pensions, P60s, P11Ds).
• Maintain purchase and sales ledgers, invoices, expenses, supplier payments and credit control.
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations; administer petty cash and fixed assets.

Skills

Numerical proficiency

Spreadsheet skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

AAT studies encouraged

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Consortium Professional Recruitment are working with an established organisation in Pocklington to find a Finance Assistant who enjoys being involved, taking responsibility and making sure things happen when they should. You'll be joining a team where your contribution will be valued, with the opportunity to work across several areas of finance rather than being limited to one particular task.

The Opportunity:

As a Finance Assistant, you'll be involved in the financial activities that help keep a busy organisation running effectively.

• Process accurate monthly payroll, including PAYE, workplace pensions, P60s and P11Ds.
• Maintain purchase and sales ledgers, process invoices, expenses and supplier payments, and assist with credit control.
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations, administer petty cash and maintain fixed asset records.
• Support month-end and year-end activities, VAT returns and annual accounts preparation.
• Your work will directly contribute to a well-organised finance function, supporting informed decisions and helping the wider organisation operate with confidence.

About You:

You might already be working in an accounts team, supporting payroll or handling a mixture of finance responsibilities. What's important is that you're comfortable with numbers, enjoy finding solutions and can be relied upon to follow things through.

• Practical experience in finance or payroll, with an understanding of how accurate financial information supports a business.
• The confidence to work with spreadsheets, financial systems and detailed information.
• A methodical approach, with the ability to spot when something doesn't look quite right.
• The initiative to manage your own workload while knowing when to ask questions or involve others.
• A friendly, professional manner and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Knowledge of Sage or Xero would be useful.

If you're studying towards AAT that's an added bonus.

The Benefits and Package:

In return, you'll enjoy:

• £29,000 to £32,000 depending on experience.
• Life insurance, healthcare scheme, company pension and 25 holidays + bank holidays
• A broad role offering exposure to payroll, financial accounting, reporting and audit processes.
• Opportunity to develop your career and complete further qualifications.
• Collaborative team working alongside an experienced and supportive Finance Manager