Finance Assistant

Lucy Walker Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Finance Assistant to join a proactive finance team in North Yorkshire. The ideal candidate may be starting their finance career or have 1-2 years of experience. Responsibilities include credit control administration, processing invoices, managing supplier accounts, and supporting with various finance tasks. Strong attention to detail and the desire to learn are essential. The position offers several benefits, including additional leave and a company pension.

Benefits

Additional leave

Company pension

Employee discount scheme

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Previous finance/admin experience is beneficial.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong IT skills - experience with finance software is a plus.
• Willingness to learn - training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase ledger invoices.
• Assisting with daily cash posting.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Data entry and maintaining accurate records.
• Managing account queries (internal & external).
• Filing invoices and statements.
• Sales Ledger Reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity with one of our leading clients based in North Yorkshire who have been recognised for their progressive approach and innovation within agricultural. We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to support a proactive and friendly finance team. You can be starting out within your finance career or have 1-2 + years' experience and looking for your next challenge. You will be responsible for credit control administration, processing invoices, managing supplier accounts, allocating payments and supporting with credit risks, end of month and ad hoc duties. You will need to have strong attention to detail to be a strong team player and have the desire to learn and progress. If you would like to explore further, please send us your CV immediately to be considered for this role.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Processing purchase ledger invoices
• Assisting with daily cash posting
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Data entry and maintaining accurate records
• Managing account queries (internal & external)
• Filing invoices and statements
• Sales Ledger Reconciliations

What We are Looking For

• Previous finance/admin experience is beneficial
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with a professional manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong IT skills - experience with finance software is a plus
• Willingness to learn - training will be provided

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Employee discount scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we are unable to respond to everyone. If you have been successful and shortlisted you will be contacted within 7 days.