Are you a proactive and adaptable finance professional with a solid accountancy background, looking for an interim role in the Pickering area?
Our client is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic team, initially on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave.
This organisation operates with a reactive, collaborative culture, valuing individuals who are adaptable and willing to roll up their sleeves to tackle complex financial challenges. The team consists of four individuals, including a young apprentice, fostering an environment where common sense and a proactive approach are highly valued.
As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the financial accuracy and operational efficiency of the organization.
What the Accounts Assistant job involves:
Reconciling income from the EPOS system to the accounts.
Performing manual data entry with precision.
Conducting thorough bank, credit card, and cash reconciliations.
Managing purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.
Actively chasing debtors to ensure timely payments.
Posting petty cash transactions accurately.
Undertaking general bookkeeping duties.
This is a varied and fast-paced role that requires the ability to adapt to unexpected situations.
Skills required:
We are looking for candidates with a strong accountancy background and a solid understanding of accounting principles. Ideal candidates will possess:
Excellent common sense and adaptability.
The ability to unpick complex financial transactions.
Strong accounting knowledge and a reactive approach to problem-solving.
Exceptional multitasking capabilities.
Experience with any accounting software.
An outgoing, adaptable, and proactive attitude, with a willingness to learn.
While not essential, experience in credit control would be a desirable asset for this role.
Other information:
This is a temporary position initially until May 2026.
Full time working Monday to Friday on site.
Car Parking available
This vacancy is being advertised through KD Recruitment Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency.
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