Assistant Accountant - Part-Time, Thirsk

Your new company
Working for a diverse business who operate a portfolio of differing businesses from a truly beautiful location in North Yorkshire.

Your new role
Are you an experienced accounts professional looking for a flexible, part-time role in a beautiful rural setting near Thirsk? Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join their small, friendly finance team.
Working as part of a close-knit team of three and reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you'll support a diverse portfolio of businesses including farming, rural sporting interests, interior design, and investments. This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same.Experience in rural or multi-entity businesses is a bonus, but not essential.
Key responsibilities:

• Sales and purchase ledger processing
• Bank reconciliations
• VAT returns
• Maintaining stock records
• Managing the asset register (additions, disposals, depreciation)
• Payroll processing for seasonal staff (training provided)
• Monthly management reporting
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Departmental cost analysis
• Weekly cash flow preparation
• Budget support and year-end accounts assistance
• Journal entries and nominal ledger work
• Office for National Statistics returns

If you're based in or around
Thirsk, Northallerton, Easingwold, or the surrounding villages, and if you're looking for a rewarding part-time role with variety and flexibility, we'd love to hear from you!

What you'll need to succeed

• Ideally, AAT or part-Qualified CIMA/ ACCA or QBE will
• Experience of production of management accounts (essential)
• Advanced Excel
• Knowledge of Sage 50 accounts and payroll
• VAT knowledge, UK and Foreign
• Import/Export Experience

What you'll get in return
A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.
Part-time hours, ideally over 3 full days per week.
Along with on-site free parking in a beautiful location (car driver is essential due to the rural location).
Discounts across the business portfolio.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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