Accounts Assistant

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant or looking for a new opportunity within a well established finance team? We’re recruiting for an Accounts Assistant based in Pickering, working within a supportive charity finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and confidence handling purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions. If you’re proactive, accurate, and enjoy working with numbers, this could be the perfect role for you.

The finance team is expanding its support to cover day-to-day transactional finance. This role is central to ensuring that both the purchase ledger and sales ledger run smoothly, supporting managers and the wider organisation.

What the Accounts Assistant job involves

• Processing purchase invoices, matching, batching, and coding.
• Preparing and reconciling supplier payments.
• Managing supplier queries and building strong relationships.
• Raising sales invoices and credit notes.
• Chasing outstanding payments and maintaining accurate debtor records.
• Reconciling bank statements and ledger balances.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks and reporting.

Skills required

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger, or Sales Ledger role.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Excel and accounting systems.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and confidence in dealing with suppliers and colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

Hours and benefits

• Full-time hours (36.5 Monday to Friday)
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• Discounts in catering and retail outlets.
• Free parking.

This vacancy is being advertised through KD Recruitment Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency.

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