Senior Accounts Assistant

Impression Recruitment; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Impression Recruitment in Knaresborough is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant to support a busy finance team. You will work closely with the Management Accountant, handling month end processes, reporting and financial analysis to help drive business improvements.

The role offers exposure to management accounts, reconciliations and a clear path for progression within a supportive finance team. Competitive salary and benefits are on offer, with Monday to Friday hours and flexible start times.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a finance role.
• Understanding of accounting processes and financial administration.
• Experience supporting month end activities and reconciliations.
• Strong IT skills including Excel and finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Support month end processes including accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and working papers.
• Support purchase ledger and sales ledger activities.
• Produce routine and ad hoc financial reports.
• Assist with year-end accounts preparation and audit requirements.
• Maintain asset records and financial documentation.
• Analyse financial information to support business improvements.

Skills

Finance experience

Month end

Excel

Financial reporting

Tools

Finance software

Job description

Job Title: Senior Accounts Assistant
Location: Knaresborough
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)
Are you an experienced finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation in a role that will allow you to develop your accounting skills, gain exposure to management accounts and build your career within a supportive finance team. Working closely with the Management Accountant, you will support a wide range of finance activities including month end processes, reporting, reconciliations and financial analysis. This role is ideal for someone who has built a strong foundation in accounts and is now ready to take on greater responsibility and progress within their career.

Key Responsibilities Of Senior Accounts Assistant

• Support month end processes including accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and working papers.
• Support purchase ledger and sales ledger activities.
• Produce routine and ad hoc financial reports.
• Assist with year-end accounts preparation and audit requirements.
• Maintain asset records and financial documentation.
• Analyse financial information to support business improvements.
  

Experience Required

• Previous experience within a finance role.
• Good understanding of accounting processes and financial administration.
• Experience supporting month end activities and reconciliations.
• Strong IT skills including Excel and finance systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.
  

In return, you'll join a supportive team that offers the opportunity to develop your finance career, broaden your responsibilities and gain valuable experience across management accounts. You'll receive a competitive salary of £28,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience, alongside a strong benefits.

Our Guarantee

Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match. Here at Impression we are committed to supporting the principles of equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination/ harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.