Accounts Assistant

Axon Moore Group Ltd

Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 16 days

Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 4JL

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Accounts Assistant position is based in Harrogate, offering a salary between £25k and £28k, with the possibility of flexible working arrangements after a probation period.
The role requires 1 to 2 years of finance experience in similar positions such as Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, or Finance Assistant.
Key responsibilities include bank reconciliations, purchase and sales ledger management, payroll processing, and assisting with VAT and month-end reporting.
Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Excel, with knowledge of Xero accounting software being desirable.
The company offers attractive benefits such as 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a cycle to work scheme, free parking, and company sick pay.

Accounts Assistant | Harrogate | £25k-£28k | Office Based (Flexible after probation) | PropertyRole OverviewOur client is a privately-owned real estate, investment and development group headquartered in the Victorian spa town of Harrogate, operating across predominantly the Yorkshire, Humber, and North-East regions. With a successful second year for all group businesses and further secured private capital for investment, the Group has generated the requirement for an Accounts Assistant to support the finance manager with the day to day running of the group finance function.This role would suit someone who is ambitious, driven, with excellent communication and relationship building skills; specifically it would be highly beneficial if you had experience in a similar role such as Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Finance Assistant or Purchase Ledger Clerk.For further information, please get in touch for immediate consideration.Responsibilities

Bank Reconciliations
Purchase Ledger Management
Sales Ledger Management
Payment Run Operation
Liaising with suppliers and client by telephone and email
Payroll processing
CIS return preparation and issuing subsequent statements
VAT return preparation
Assistance in month end reporting
Assistance with year-end preparation
Involvement in the set up and implementation of new systems and processes

Person Specification:

1 – 2 years finance experience in a similar role such as Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Finance Assistant or Purchase Ledger Clerk
Accurate with good attention to detail.
Knowledge if Xero accounting software, desirable
Able to work autonomously and part of integrated teams
Have excellent IT skills, especially within MS Excel spreadsheet development and manipulation
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Be able to work within a fast paced, ever changing business

As well as a long term, rewarding career you would also be rewarded with excellent perks and benefits including:

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + an extra day for your Birthday
Cycle to Work scheme
Free parking
Company sick pay

For immediate consideration or more information on the role, please contact Kirk Wilber-Moran on

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