Accounts Assistant

Job Title
:
Accounts Assistant

Location
:
Ripon

Salary
: £29,000 - £34,000 per annum

Hours
:
Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week (flexible hours)

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for the next step in your finance career? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you will build on your existing accounting skills, gain exposure to management accounts and develop towards an Assistant Management Accountant position.

Working as part of a supportive finance team, you will assist with a broad range of accounting activities including month end processes, reconciliations, reporting and financial analysis. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in accounts who is keen to expand their knowledge, take on additional responsibility and progress within a professional finance environment.

• Support the month end close process including accruals, prepayments and journals.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Support purchase ledger and sales ledger activities.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc financial reports.
• Assist with year end accounts preparation and audit requirements.
• Maintain fixed asset records and finance documentation.
• Analyse financial information to support business decisions and improvements.
• Work closely with the wider finance team to improve processes and reporting.

• Previous experience working within an accounts or finance role.
• Good understanding of accounting processes and financial controls.
• Experience with reconciliations and month end activities is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately to deadlines.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop.

In return, you will join a supportive finance team with excellent opportunities to progress your career, expand your skill set and gain valuable exposure to management accounting processes.

• You will receive a competitive salary of £29,000 - £34,000 per annum depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

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.