Finance Assistant

Location Ripon
Discipline: Accountancy & Finance
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £26,000 - £34,000
Contact name: Rosie Sinclair

Contact email: rosie@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: RS1
Published: 12 days ago

We are delighted to be working with a growing local business that is looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join its friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous accounting experience who is looking to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function while contributing to month-end processes and maintaining accurate financial records. If you are organised, detail-oriented, and enjoy working as part of a team, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.

  • Process purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions accurately and efficiently.

  • Assist with month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, and financial reporting.

  • Prepare and submit VAT returns.

  • Respond to external finance-related enquiries in a professional and timely manner.

  • Provide general finance and administrative support as required.

  • Undertake ad hoc duties to support the wider finance team.

Key Skills and Experience:

  • Previous experience in an accounting or finance role.

  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and finance/accounting systems.

  • Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.

  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.

  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

  • Strong communication skills with a professional and approachable manner.