Finance Assistant

Sharp Consultancy; York and North Yorkshire; Presencial; GBP 27.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

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Ongoing temporary opportunity

Full-time position

Descripción de la vacante

Sharp Consultancy is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team on an ongoing temporary basis. The role offers a chance to develop finance experience across multiple processes within a professional environment.

You will support day-to-day finance functions, including accounts payable/receivable, supplier payments and reconciliations, with a focus on accuracy and proactive communication. This is a full-time temporary position providing valuable exposure to diverse financial

Formación

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts administration role would be advantageous.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
• A proactive approach with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a finance environment.

Responsabilidades

• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Handling supplier payments, expenses and financial transactions.
• Performing bank, supplier and customer account reconciliations.
• Investigating discrepancies and resolving finance-related queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and updating accounting systems.
• Supporting month-end processes and the preparation of financial reports.
• Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve queries.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider finance team.

Conocimientos

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Proactive attitude

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems

Descripción del empleo

We’re currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team on an ongoing temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance experience, broaden their skill set and gain exposure to a range of financial processes within a professional working environment.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and financial records are maintained to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Handling supplier payments, expenses and financial transactions.
• Performing bank, supplier and customer account reconciliations.
• Investigating discrepancies and resolving finance-related queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and updating accounting systems.
• Supporting month-end processes and the preparation of financial reports.
• Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve queries.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider finance team.

About You

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts administration role would be advantageous.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
• A proactive approach with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a finance environment.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £27,000–£30,000 per annum.
• Ongoing temporary opportunity.
• Full-time position.
• Valuable experience across a range of finance functions.
• The opportunity to develop your finance and accounting skills.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.