Accounts Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Harrogate
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£25,000 / year
CATEGORY
Finance
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Cashbook Management Bank Reconciliations Microsoft Excel Accounting Procedures Balance Sheet Support Audit Support

FULL DESCRIPTION

Accounts Assistant

Salary 23,000 - 25,000

Closing Date 13 June, 2024

Location Central House, Otley Road, Harrogate, United Kingdom

Job Introduction

As Accounts Assistant you will assist the Finance Manager and Finance Team to provide robust and continuously improving accounting and management information to the businesses using the Shared Service Centre.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ownership of procedures for cashbooks and production of bank reconciliations.
  • Administer requests for payments – initiate and record transactions, following prescribed procedures, within given deadlines
  • Operate and improve your own share of accounting processes, providing valid balance sheet support where appropriate
  • Assist in the compilation of data to support external and internal audit requirements
  • Ensure appropriate procedure notes are maintained, updated and documented for defined areas of responsibility
  • Provide support to the Finance Manager and other team members, as required, ensuring effective maintenance of internal processes.
  • Involvement in key projects within the Finance Team, SSC and Group as directed

What We’re Looking For

  • Finance, accounting or other numerical degree or studying towards AAT or other financial qualification (e.g. CIMA/ACCA)
  • Must have good degree of competence in Microsoft Excel and be willing to learn how to use other IT systems.
  • Experience of procedures in a finance environment would be advantageous

What We Can Offer You

  • Study support for evening, weekend or home study in the form of funding for training and exams.
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Additional holiday purchase scheme
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme (auto-enrolment after 3 months, employee pays 5% + 3% Vp contribution)
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Life Assurance cover- 3 x salary (from day 1)
  • Share Save Scheme
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Recommend a Friend Scheme
  • Learning & Development
  • Free tool hire
  • Free onsite parking

A Little Bit About Us

Established in 1954, Vp plc has evolved into a dynamic group of companies with expertise in equipment rental. Our organisation encompasses seven prominent operating divisions: Airpac Rentals, Brandon Hire Station, ESS, Groundforce, TPA, Torrent Trackside, and UK Forks.

Across these divisions, we proudly provide an extensive range of specialist products and comprehensive services tailored to various industries. Our offerings cater to diverse sectors such as construction, civil engineering, rail, water, oil and gas, outdoor events, and housebuilding.

With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, Vp plc is your trusted partner for all your equipment rental needs.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.

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