Finance Assistant - Harrogate

Unity Resourcing; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant located in Harrogate. This part-time position offers the chance to join a friendly team where you will manage finance processes, including invoice processing and expense claims. The ideal candidate will have experience in a finance role and be proficient with Microsoft Excel and Xero. Benefits include 28 days holiday and regular social events.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Cycle to Work scheme

Blue Light Card

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar finance role.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Experience with Xero accounting software or similar.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and managing staff expense claims.
• Handling petty cash transactions and resolving discrepancies.
• Creating invoices and maintaining accurate ledger records.

Skills

Data Entry

Financial Services

Debits & Credits

Math

Microsoft Excel

Accounting

Administrative Experience

Bookkeeping

Tools

Xero accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Finance Assistant

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Salary: Circa £20,850 p / a / 14.33 p / h

Hours: Part-time 28 hours per week (worked over 4 days or within school hours)

Benefits: 28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays; Cycle to Work scheme; Blackhorse voucher; Blue Light Card; regular social events; the chance to be part of a friendly supportive team.

We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a friendly and supportive organisation. This is a varied role where you’ll play an important part in keeping finance processes running smoothly.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing purchase invoices, preparing payments and managing staff expense claims in line with policy
• Handling petty cash transactions, reconciliations and supplier statement checks, resolving any queries or discrepancies
• Creating and issuing invoices, supporting income processing and maintaining accurate sales and purchase ledger records
• Carrying out account reconciliations, investigative work on credit balances and generating ad hoc financial reports
• Assisting with regular financial audits and undertaking other finance related tasks as required
• Ad hoc office administration / support where needed

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar finance role
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
• Experience with Xero accounting software or similar software
• Strong attention to detail with excellent accuracy
• Organised, able to multitask and meet deadlines
• Enthusiastic, optimistic and a strong team player

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team where you’ll be encouraged to learn, take ownership and make a real difference.

To apply please submit your CV or contact Beth at Unity Resourcing today.

Key Skills

• Data Entry
• Financial Services
• Debits & Credits
• Math
• QuickBooks
• Accounting
• Office Experience
• Securities Law
• Microsoft Excel
• Administrative Experience
• Negotiation
• Bookkeeping

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: 20864 - 20864