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Finance Assistant
Depending on Experience / 30 – 40 hours per week | Term-time and school-hours working considered

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
  • Prepare and post monthly journals; reconcile balance sheet accounts.
  • Investigate and resolve account discrepancies and maintain orderly ledgers.
  • Support good internal controls and suggest process improvements.
  • Reconcile daily till takings and inter-departmental transfers.
  • Raise sales ledger invoices and ensure accurate VAT treatment.
  • Liaise with customers, monitor outstanding debts and follow up as needed.
  • Process customer direct debit mandates and collections.
  • Conduct bank account reconciliations and weekly transaction postings.
  • Process monthly employee expense claims.
  • Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc tasks as required.

About You:
We are looking for someone who is organised, accurate, and confident in a financial environment. Ideally, you will have:

A recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. AAT) or equivalent experience.

Experience working with the finances of a busy organisation, especially balance sheet reconciliations.

Good IT skills, including Excel and finance systems.

Familiarity with EPOS systems is desirable.

Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a proactive, solution-focused attitude.

Experience working within an SME or owner-managed business would be beneficial.

 

 

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Castle Howard
York GB
Castle Howard
York GB
Castle Howard

Further Information:

Why Join Us?

  • Flexible hours to suit school schedules or term-time working.
  • Free Castle Howard Membership.
  • Staff discount across retail, catering, and events.
  • Be part of a team helping preserve and develop a unique heritage destination.

Application Information:
Please include your preferred working pattern and salary expectations in your cover letter.
We are aiming to hold interviews on 28th and 29th August 2025.

To apply please send your CV to our HR department via email at hr@castlehoward.co.uk.

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