Finance and Accounts Assistant

Finance or Accounts Assistant York Centre, North Yorkshire YO1£28,000 - £30,000 per annumPermanent Office based role working Monday to Friday 8.30am 5pm or 9am 5.30pmRole OverviewA full-time, on-site opportunity is available for a Finance/Accounts Assistant to join a dynamic finance team in York. This role offers broad, hands-on experience across finance and accounting, working closely with the Finance Manager. You ll play a key role in delivering accurate, compliant reporting while also supporting the development of a finance apprentice.This position is ideal for someone eager to grow, take ownership, and contribute ideas to improve finance processes in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities Assist with month-end, quarterly, and year-end reporting, including management accounts, budgeting, KPIs, and financial statements.Maintain accurate financial records and update ledgers via journals.Reconcile income and work-in-progress schedules, support invoice project work.Collaborate with external and internal auditors.Liaise with HR and outsourced payroll providers to ensure payroll accuracy.Prepare bonus calculations, holiday accruals, and reconcile SAGE 200 with payroll monthly.Provide administrative support and process transactions as required.Assist in supervising and mentoring a finance apprentice. Candidate Requirements Payroll and accounting experience; AAT Level 4 qualification preferred.Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, pivot tables).Strong organisational ..... full job details .....