Junior Accounts Assistant

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established professional services firm in Harrogate is seeking a Junior Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This role offers a salary of £26,000 per annum and supports hybrid working after probation. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, experience in finance, and a willingness to study AAT / CIMA / ACCA. A great chance to grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Study support

Professional development opportunities

Supportive finance team

Modern offices in Harrogate

Genuine growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a finance, accounts, or cashiering environment welcome.
• Ideally studying or keen to study AAT / CIMA / ACCA.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and reports.
• Reconciling bank statements and ledgers daily.
• Processing supplier invoices and preparing payments.
• Maintaining accurate records of receipts and payments.
• Supporting month-end and year-end financial information preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confident with numbers

Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

Studying or keen to study AAT / CIMA / ACCA

Job description

Overview

Marks Sattin are delighted to be working with a well-established professional services firm in Harrogate who are looking to appoint a Junior Accounts Assistant to join their friendly and supportive finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their accounting career to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of finance tasks within a structured and professional environment.

The Role

You will work closely with the Finance Manager and wider accounts team, supporting the day-to-day running of the firm\'s financial operations.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and reports
• Reconciling bank statements and ledgers on a daily basis
• Processing supplier invoices and preparing payments for authorisation
• Maintaining accurate records of receipts, payments, and other transactions
• Assisting with client and office account management in line with internal policies
• Supporting the preparation of month-end and year-end financial information
• Assisting with petty cash, cashflow, and ad-hoc financial reporting
• Working collaboratively to ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies

About You

• Previous experience within a finance, accounts, or cashiering environment (placement year or entry-level experience welcome)
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Confident working with numbers and reconciling data
• Good working knowledge of Excel and general finance systems
• Positive, proactive, and eager to learn
• A team player with strong communication skills
• Ideally studying or keen to study AAT / CIMA / ACCA

What\'s on Offer

• £26,000 per annum
• Hybrid working upon passing of probation
• Study support and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Modern offices in the centre of Harrogate
• Genuine opportunity to grow within the business

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take their first or next step in finance and develop their skills within a reputable, people-focused organisation.

If you\'re interested in finding out more, please contact [e-mail] for a confidential conversation.

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