Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 DOE

Location:

Harrogate

Benefits include 26 days annual leave + stats, Death in Service, free on site parking and more

Our client is a well-established UK-based importer and distributor within the industrial sector who are part of a large international group are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their team based in Harrogate.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, collaborative team within a growing business. The role would suit a detail-oriented, proactive finance professional who enjoys variety and taking ownership of core accounting processes.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial records and reporting. You'll work closely with internal teams across sales, supply chain and group finance functions, as well as external stakeholders.

• Bank postings and reconciliations
• Foreign currency bookings for stock purchases
• Booking foreign stock into internal systems and reconciling to the accounting system
• Processing payments for approval
• Stock taking
• Preparation of month‑end accounts, including accruals, prepayments and depreciation
• Group compliance and monthly reporting
• Preparation of VAT returns and quarterly corporation tax payments on account
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with year‑end audit processes
• Budgeting and forecasting support
• Sales and purchase ledger duties
• Producing ad hoc financial and operational reports
• Providing day‑to‑day finance cover and responding to general queries

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant role
• AAT/ACCA/CIMA Full or Part Qualified
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• A proactive self-starter who enjoys working cross‑functionally

For this fantastic Assistant Accountant role please apply via the link or reach out to Unity Resourcing for more information