Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant Harrogate - Hybrid 36,500We''re working with a growing organisation based in Harrogate as they look to expand their finance team with an Assistant Accountant. This newly created role has been developed to support financial operations, reporting, reconciliations, and business integration projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to broaden their experience across accounting, financial systems, and project-based work within a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities: Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.Prepare and post journals to ensure accurate financial records.Review, validate, and reconcile financial data across multiple systems.Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes.Support budget preparation, maintenance, and reporting activities.Assist with financial account migrations and system implementation projects.Produce financial reports and analysis to support business decision-making.Maintain financial controls and ensure data accuracy.Work closely with operational teams and stakeholders to support business integration activities.Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiency. Skills and experience: Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role.Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals, and prepayments.Good knowledge of financial statements and accounting principles.Strong Excel ..... full job details .....