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Accounts Assistant

Castle Employment is looking for a bright, self-motivated, multi-skilled Accounts Assistant to provide support for a well-established, growing manufacturing business based on the outskirts of York.  This exciting role of Accounts Assistant will encompass the following;

• Working in a fast paced environment
• Management of purchase ledgers, accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Supplier statement reconciliations and dealing with supplier queries
• Adherence and development of the internal control processes
• Maintenance and reconciliation of control accounts including month end reporting and management of the month end process.
• Analysis and processing employee expenses and credit cards
• Preparing online banking payments as required
• Covering other finance duties within the departments
• General finance administration, fielding queries via phone and email
• Assisting with reception duties

The Candidate:

The successful Accounts Assistant will have:

• AAT Level 3 or above; or be qualified by equivalent relevant experience
• Excellent IT skills including MS Office; particularly strong Excel skills; and experience of accountancy software such as Sage
• Previous experience of working within a busy, multi-skilled accounts role
• Strong organisational skills with an eye for accuracy and detail
• Confident communication skills with a professional telephone manner to deal with customers and suppliers
• Willingness and flexibility to support wider tasks arising within a small team
• Be a real team player with a “can do” attitude and the desire to further develop skill sets
• Own transport will be required 

The Benefits:

As Accounts Assistant you will benefit from:

• Working for well established, successful business that is continuing to grow
• Permanent full time position working Monday to Friday during office hours
• Salary: £21,000 - £24,000pa depending upon experience
• Generous holiday allowance
• On-site free parking

About us:

CASTLE has been established for 50 years providing expert recruitment solutions to the local and wider Yorkshire areas, we have offices in Scarborough and York with over 20 specialised staff building trusted partnerships with their clients and candidates.

CONTACT:  Louise Scott – Finance Recruiter on 01723 365432 or email louise@castle-employment.co.uk