Location: Driffield, East Riding, YO25
Salary: £37,000 – £40,000 per annum
Commutable from Bridlington, Beverley, Market Weighton, Pocklington, Goole, Cottingham, East Riding, Driffield
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8.30am – 5.00pm; Friday, 8.30am – 2.00pm
Working Pattern: Full-time, with hybrid working potentially available for the right person
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Senior Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant to join a small, supportive finance team of three.
Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will take responsibility for a range of core finance processes while supporting monthly management accounts, financial reporting, budgeting and year-end activities.
This role would suit an experienced Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant who is ready to take greater ownership of financial processes and develop their career further.
The role offers excellent scope for professional development, with the opportunity for the successful candidate to progress into the management team in the future.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
Prepare journals, accruals and prepayments
Complete bank, balance-sheet and control-account reconciliations
Investigate and resolve discrepancies and outstanding items
Maintain accurate purchase and sales ledger records
Prepare supplier payment runs and support credit-control activities
Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow reporting
Produce regular financial reports and analysis
Support the preparation and submission of VAT returns
Assist with year-end accounts and respond to audit queries
Work with budget holders to investigate variances and resolve finance queries
Ensure finance policies, procedures and internal controls are followed
Support and provide guidance to junior finance colleagues
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting
Provide additional support to the Finance Manager and wider business as required
About You
You should have:
Experience in a Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant or similar role
Experience supporting the preparation of management accounts
Good knowledge of journals, accruals, prepayments and balance-sheet reconciliations
Experience with purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations
Strong Excel skills and confidence using Sage Line 50 accounting software
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
The ability to organise your workload and meet reporting deadlines
Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with non-finance colleagues
A proactive approach to resolving problems and improving processes
What’s on Offer
£37,000 – £40,000 salary, depending on experience
Monday to Thursday, 8.30am – 5.00pm
Early finish every Friday at 2.00pm
Hybrid working potentially available for the right person
24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Free onsite parking
Relaxed and friendly working environment
Opportunity to develop your skills and take on increased responsibility
Excellent long-term career progression, with the opportunity to become part of the management team
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for their next step. You will be joining a close-knit team where you can make a genuine contribution, take ownership of your work and develop your career within the business.
If you are looking for a role that offers responsibility, development, flexibility and genuine progression, we would be keen to hear from you.
If you would like to apply for the role of Assistant Accountant, then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Deb on (phone number removed)
Closing date is 2.10.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
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Salary description
£37000.00 - £40000.00 per year