Accounts Assistant

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.

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