Finance Assistant
About the Role
Sewell Wallis are partnering with a leading global brand based in Harrogate to help them find an ambitious Finance Assistant to join their established and knowledgeable finance team.
This role offers great exposure across a range of financial processes, from transactional duties to assisting with the preparation of management accounts, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to start their ACCA or CIMA studies. Experience of working in transactional finance is required - any involvement with month-end processes would be advantageous.
The company fosters a fantastic culture and provides ample opportunity for growth in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. If you're eager to take the next step in your finance career and develop your skills in a progressive company, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
What will you be doing?
- Reconciling bank accounts and allocating remittances.
- Preparing KPI, margin, sales, and unit analysis throughout the month.
- Managing sales invoicing, statement requests, and responding to queries.
- Assisting with purchase ledger transactions and credit control duties.
- Supporting month-end balance sheet reconciliations, including debtors, bank accounts, and accruals.
- Assisting with the management accounts pack and departmental reporting.
- Posting journals and providing audit support.
- Providing general administrative support to the wider finance team.
What skills are we looking for?
- An Accountancy and Finance Degree (or similar) or AAT qualification.
- Strong time management skills and a keen attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Proficiency in IT and finance software.
- A motivated and hardworking attitude.
- A strong desire to pursue ACCA or CIMA studies in the near future.
What's on offer?
- Flexibility with start and finish times.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Health cash plan and Life Assurance policy.
- Company pension scheme.
- Subsidised gym membership post-probation.
- Exclusive product discounts.
- Study support towards CIMA or ACCA qualifications.
- The opportunity to work with and learn from a knowledgeable and friendly senior finance team.
If you're looking to further your career in a thriving company with excellent development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you!
Send us your CV or contact Chloe Wilford for more information.
To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
