Finance Assistant

Sharp Consultancy; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment specialist in finance is seeking a talented Finance Assistant on the outskirts of York. The role includes performing reconciliations, monitoring budgets, and supporting the Finance Team in various functions. Ideal candidates will have finance experience, proficiency in Excel, and strong attention to detail. This position provides an opportunity to work in a professional environment and contribute to financial accuracy within the organization.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role is ideal.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel (functions and formulas).

Responsibilities

• Perform reconciliations, journal processing and provide reporting to key stakeholders.
• Monitor budget spends and provide reporting to budget holders.
• Submit payments to the banking system, via BACS file or one-off payments.

Skills

Finance experience

Understanding of accounting principles

Excel proficiency

Confident telephone manner

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

AAT Level 3 or above

Tools

Sage accounting systems

Job description

Our client is an easily recognisable organisation based on the outskirts of York. They are currently looking to secure the services of a talented Finance Assistant support their wider Finance Team.

Job duties will include:

• Perform reconciliations, journal processing and provide reporting to key stakeholders.
• Processing of intercompany transactions.
• Monitoring budget spends and providing reporting to budget holders.
• Submitting payments to the banking system, via BACS file or one-off payments.
• Provide purchase ledger cover during staff holidays and absence.
• Maintain accurate invoicing records; prepare and distribute invoices.
• Handle customer queries, disputes and proactively chase payments.
• Support invoice approvals and respond to queries.
• Reconciling refundable deposits and responding to related queries.
• Support with collection of data and production of management accounts.
• Support shared email inboxes and assist internal/external customers via phone.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role is ideal.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel (functions and formulas).
• Knowledge of Sage accounting systems is desirable but not essential.
• Confident and professional telephone manner.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Team player.
• AAT Level 3 or above desirable.

If you are interested in this role and would like further information then please apply now or contact Liam O’Flaherty for further information.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.