Senior Accounts Officer

Reed; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Hybrid working potential

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Senior Accounts Officer in Harrogate town centre to own day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting operations in a growing, professional business. The role emphasises strong systems knowledge and accuracy, with MRI software advantageous.

You will manage ledgers, VAT returns, supplier and customer invoices, and produce management reports for senior stakeholders. Mon-Fri 9:00–17:30, on-site with potential for hybrid work in the future; salary £30,000–£40,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior bookkeeping or accounts role.
• Strong bookkeeping principles and procedures.
• Experience with sales and purchase ledgers, reconciliations and reporting.
• Proficient with accounting software and IT systems.
• MRI experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent Excel skills and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting operations
• Maintaining accurate financial records, ledgers, and reconciliations
• Processing purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions
• Raising invoices and managing payment allocations
• Bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Credit control and debt management
• Assisting with VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements
• Producing management reports and financial information for senior stakeholders
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes
• Working with MRI and other finance systems to ensure data accuracy and reporting integrity
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and system efficiencies
• Liaising with external accountants and auditors when required

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts experience

Excel

IT literate

Attention to detail

Independent working

Problem-solving

Tools

MRI software

Accounting software

Business management systems

Job description

Senior Accounts Officer

Harrogate Town Centre£30,000 - £40,000 DOEFull Time PermanentMonday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm

Are you an experienced accounts professional with a strong bookkeeping background and excellent systems knowledge?

Our client, a growing and professional business based in Harrogate town centre, is looking to recruit a Senior Accounts Officer to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function. This role would suit an experienced Bookkeeper, Senior Accounts Assistant, Accounts Officer, or a highly tech-savvy finance professional who enjoys improving processes, working with business systems, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Experience using MRI software would be highly advantageous, although candidates with strong accounting systems experience and the ability to quickly adapt to new platforms will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting operations
• Maintaining accurate financial records, ledgers, and reconciliations
• Processing purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions
• Raising invoices and managing payment allocations
• Bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Credit control and debt management
• Assisting with VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements
• Producing management reports and financial information for senior stakeholders
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes
• Working with MRI and other finance systems to ensure data accuracy and reporting integrity
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and system efficiencies
• Liaising with external accountants and auditors when required

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience within a senior bookkeeping, accounts, or finance role
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and accounting procedures
• Previous responsibility for sales ledger, purchase ledger, reconciliations, and reporting
• Experience using accounting software and business management systems
• MRI software experience would be advantageous
• Highly IT literate with strong Excel skills
• Comfortable working with both manual processes and technology-driven systems
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of workloads
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving abilities

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £30,000 - £40,000, depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
• Office-based role in Harrogate town centre
• Potential for hybrid working in the future
• Modern and professional working environment
• Long-term opportunity with a growing business