Accounts Assistant

Assistant Accountant

£30,000 - £35,000 | Full Time

Are you an experienced accounts professional looking for a varied role where you can take ownership, make an impact, and work closely with senior leadership?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing care provider seeking a skilled Accounts Manager / Senior Accounts Assistant to join their friendly head office team. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys managing the full accounts function and wants to play a key role in supporting multiple care home sites across Yorkshire.

This is a hands-on position offering real variety, autonomy, and the chance to become a valued member of a close-knit team where your contribution genuinely matters.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day finance function while supporting the production of management accounts and business reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Daily bank reconciliations


• Cash flow forecasting and monitoring


• Sales ledger, invoicing, credit control and account reconciliations


• Purchase ledger processing and supplier statement reconciliations


• BACS payment preparation and processing


• Payroll administration and processing


• Managing employee-related payroll matters including sickness, holidays, overtime, expenses, SMP/SPP and statutory payments


• Administration of workplace pension schemes


• Producing weekly reports for directors


• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and KPI reporting


• Handling customer and supplier queries


• Supporting the wider business with ad hoc administrative and finance duties

About You

We're looking for a proactive and detail-focused finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and taking ownership of their workload.

You'll ideally have:

• AAT qualification (or equivalent experience)


• At least 3 years' experience within an accounts role


• Previous experience using Sage 50 and Sage Payroll


• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills


• Experience working up to management accounts level


• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail


• The ability to work independently and as part of a small, supportive team


• A positive and professional approach with strong communication skills

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience


• Full-time, permanent position


• Stable and growing organisation


• Varied and autonomous role with exposure to all aspects of the finance function


• Direct support and mentorship from the Finance Director

If you're looking for a role where you can utilise your accounting expertise, develop your skills further and become a key member of a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

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