Finance Assistant

Rebus Recruitment; Skipton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to join their dynamic team in Skipton. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in a variety of finance operations, from managing sales and purchase ledgers to supporting month-end processes. With over three years of experience in a fast-paced environment, you'll thrive in a role that values attention to detail and accuracy. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive atmosphere that fosters career development and growth. If you're ready for a fresh challenge in finance, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Career Development Opportunities

Good Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of experience in a fast-paced finance/accounts assistant role.
• Strong knowledge of ledgers and reconciliations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and process sales and purchase ledger transactions accurately.
• Complete bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow activity.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing tasks.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Transactional Processing

Ledger Management

Credit Control

Excel Proficiency

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Finance Assistant - All-Round Transactional Role with Month-End Exposure

Are you an organised and proactive Finance Assistant looking to grow your career in a varied and supportive environment?

We're looking for a Finance Assistant to join our dynamic and growing team based in Skipton, supporting key day-to-day finance operations and gaining exposure to month-end transactional processing and reporting responsibilities.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys a mix of sales and purchase ledger, supplier engagement, and hands-on transactional reporting, with added responsibilities within an autonomous and busy accounts department.

Key Responsibilities as a Finance Assistant

1. Maintain and process sales ledger and purchase ledger transactions accurately and on time
2. Set up new supplier accounts and process all transactional reporting and subsequent payment schedules, resolving queries efficiently
3. Complete bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow activity
4. Manage company credit cards, ensuring accurate transaction coding, receipts, and monthly reconciliation
5. Manage credit control and provide weekly debtors report
6. Prepare payroll processes and all timesheet entries for external submission
7. Monitor the accuracy of the order book, ensuring all monthly requirements are met for reporting purposes
8. Support transactional reporting including journals, accruals, and prepayments
9. Assist in month-end and year-end closing tasks, including reconciliations and audit preparation
10. Prepare all monthly and yearly VAT/Intrastat returns as required
11. Maintain financial records in compliance with internal controls and policies

What We're Looking For

• Over 3 years of experience within a fast-paced finance/accounts assistant role
• Good working knowledge of ledgers, reconciliations, and credit card management
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in transactional processing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable using Excel and finance systems such as Sage 50

What You'll Gain as a Finance Assistant

• A broad, hands-on finance role with genuine variety and autonomy
• Exposure to month-end and year-end processes with a qualified mentor
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Flexible working and a good benefits package

If you believe you possess the right profile for this role and are looking for a fresh challenge where you can use your professional experience within a fast-paced organisation, then we want to hear from you!