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FINANCE ASSISTANT REQUIRED – Skipton
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our small team. This role is essential in supporting the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring accuracy in our purchase and sales ledgers and capturing job costs accurately, as well as assisting with various administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail, contributing to the overall efficiency of our financial processes. You must have experience of working in an accounting/ financial/ bookkeeping role.
Duties
Assist in the preparation of financial reports, weekly, monthly and quarterly.
Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely data entry into accounting software.
Support the processing of purchase and sales invoices, payments, and receipts.
Reconcile control accounts & bank statements and assist with month-end and year end closing procedures.
Provide administrative support to the team where required, including filing documents and managing correspondence.
Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis.
Experience of working with accounting software (experience with Xero and Workflow Max is advantageous).
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also being self-motivated.
An excellent understanding of financial principles and practices, as well as some form of financial qualification e.g AAT.
We are looking for a full-time post holder, but will consider part time applications. There will be 1 Saturday of working per month, of which a day in lieu will be given. We offer good rates of pay, unpaid leave / paid leave and a yearly bonus. We are a family business and have been trading for 27 years and pride ourselves on the highest levels of craftsmanship and design.
Please email your CV and covering letter to katie@secret-drawer.co.uk by 22nd January 2025. Please clearly state your reasons for applying for the role and your preferred working pattern and salary expectations.
Skipton Showroom
The Old Chapel, Sawley Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1SX
Our core values are to offer our customers unique, bespoke and luxurious furniture designed specifically for their needs. We listen to our customers, getting to know them creating practical and beautiful furniture for any room of their home. To provide a turnkey service or work with customers builders, architects and interior designer to complete projects. To create a secret drawer, where practical, in every room we design for our customer’s to discover. To make sure the impact our company has on the environment is continually considered and any environmental impacts are reduced both locally and globally. To give our customers unrivalled customer experiences that provide a lifetime of satisfaction. To provide a challenging and rewarding environment for all our employees. To offer excellence in all that we do and ensure our mission statement is kept alive by all that works with us.
Do you want to be part of an exciting, independent, Yorkshire based company where you are more than just a number on a clocking in and out card? Our amazing business needs skilled people to deliver exceptional products and service. In return we will provide a safe, secure and progressive environment, where your voice will be heard and your actions will be recognised. Due to unprecedented demand for our products, we are expanding and have the following vacancies:
Our 12,000 square foot Skipton workshop is located next door to the Skipton showroom. Customer visits and tours are available on request.
Skipton Workshop
Marton Street, Skipton, BD23 1SX
Call into the Ilkley & Skipton showrooms for a closer look at our beautiful, handmade furniture.
