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Accounts Assistant

Job description

Sharp Consultancy is working with a successful and well-established organisation in Harrogate to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a supportive team in a varied role covering a broad range of transactional accounting duties.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting the day-to-day running of purchase and sales ledgers.

  • Processing invoices, credit notes and financial transactions accurately.

  • Matching, coding and processing invoices through the finance system.

  • Completing bank reconciliations and allocating payments and receipts.

  • Assisting with customer account management and credit control.

  • Reconciling supplier and customer accounts and resolving discrepancies.

  • Supporting month-end procedures and maintaining accurate financial records.

  • Responding to customer, supplier and internal finance queries.

  • Providing general finance administration and ad-hoc support.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar role.

  • Good understanding of transactional accounting processes.

  • Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.

  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

  • Strong communication and organisational skills.

  • Ability to manage a varied workload and work both independently and as part of a team.

  • A proactive, adaptable and positive approach.

What's on Offer?

  • 12-month fixed-term contract.

  • Salary of £27,000–£28,000 per annum.

  • Full-time hours.

  • Opportunity to join an established and supportive finance team.

  • Varied responsibilities and the chance to develop your accounting experience.

 

If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Harrogate and are available for a 12-month fixed-term position, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more!

 

 

 

 

 

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.