Finance Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,000.0 to £28,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4LE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4770033_1770808253 |
Summary
Location: Skipton Salary: £27,040 + some stretch depending on experience Hours: Permanent, Full‑Time (40 hours per week)
Are you an organised and detail‑driven finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a growing finance team in Skipton, supporting five companies with a variety of transactional finance duties. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role and thrives in a busy, supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing purchase and sales ledger processes using Sage 200
- Processing purchase and sales invoices across five companies
- Handling credit card transactions and associated reconciliations
- Processing Purchase Orders and credit card spend
- Working with the company's Purchase Order system
- Creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets to support financial reporting
- Providing general office administration support, including filing, organisation, printing, photocopying and telephone duties
- Attending departmental meetings as required
- Carrying out any other duties appropriate to the position
What We're Looking For
- Experience in purchase ledger, sales ledger or a similar transactional finance role
- Familiarity with Sage 200 (desirable)
- Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail
- A proactive, organised approach and the ability to manage multiple tasks
- A team player with good communication skills
What's on Offer
- Salary of £27,040, with some flexibility depending on experience
- Full‑time, permanent role (40 hours per week)
- Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your skills
If you're ready to join a friendly and dynamic finance team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered.
What you need to do now
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