Finance Assistant

Chase and Holland; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Finance & Accounting Assistant for their client in York. This hands-on role involves supporting month-end reports, maintaining financial records, and assisting with payroll. Ideal candidates will have varied accounting experience, be AAT qualified, and possess strong Excel skills. Benefits include 21 days of vacation, a pension contribution, and a supportive work environment with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

21 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Death in service

Collaborative working environment

Opportunity to develop finance career

Qualifications

• Experience supporting with the preparation of management accounts.
• AAT qualification is ideal.
• Strong Excel skills are required.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarterly, and year-end reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and update ledgers.
• Reconcile income and WIP schedules.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors.
• Liaise with HR for accurate payroll.
• Assist in preparing bonus calculations and payroll reconciliation.
• Provide transactional finance support as needed.
• Supervise a finance apprentice.

Skills

Varied accounting experience

Strong IT skills including Excel

Excellent attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

AAT Qualified

Job description

Finance & Accounting Assistant - York - Up to £30,000

Are you a confident finance professional who enjoys getting stuck into the detail, supporting month-end processes, and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes? If you're looking for a stable, hands-on role where your accuracy, initiative, and Excel skills really matter, this could be the opportunity for you.

Chase & Holland are looking for a Finance & Accounting Assistant to join our York-based client and play a key role in financial reporting, payroll support, and day-to-day accounting operations.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting month-end, quarterly, and year-end reporting, including management accounts, budgeting, KPIs, and financial statements
• Maintaining accurate financial records, posting journals, and keeping ledgers up to date
• Reconciling income and WIP schedules and assisting with invoice-related project work
• Working collaboratively with internal and external auditors
• Liaising with HR and our outsourced payroll provider to ensure accurate monthly payroll
• Preparing bonus calculations, holiday accruals, and reconciling payroll
• Providing transactional and administrative finance support when required
• Assisting with the supervision of a finance apprentice

Essential skills and experience:

• Varied accounting experience, including supporting with the preparation of management accounts
• AAT Qualified would be ideal
• Strong IT skills including Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracyAbility to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What you'll get in return:

• 21 days holidays plus Bank Holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Death in service
• A supportive, collaborative working environment
• A role with real responsibility and opportunity to develop your finance career

If you are interested in finding out about this excitingFinance and Accountingopportunity, please click 'apply now'.

Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire