Job Description

Finance or Accounts Assistant
York Centre, North Yorkshire YO1
28,000 - 30,000 per annum
Permanent Office based role working Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm or 9am - 5.30pm
Role Overview
A 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 skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• High levels of diligence, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Self-disciplined, adaptable, and proactive with strong initiative.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Team player with the ability to work independently when required.
• Customer service mindset and integrity in all interactions.

Salary & Benefits

• Employer pension contribution: 5% (after 3-month probation).
• Location: York Office.

If you would like to apply for the role of Accounts and Finance Assistant, then please email your CV to debbie.gough@hawk-3.com or call Deb on 07557803946
Closing date is 4.1.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
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