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An opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join the Regulated Networks Finance team based at Castleford.Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.The energy industry is advancing with investment in smart technology innovation and Northern Powergrid, as the company responsible for powering everyday life for 8 million customers across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the Northeast, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, is at the forefront of delivering a power network that meets the regions needs, now and in the future.Reporting to a Finance Manager, you will work with other members of the Finance Reporting and Operations teams to support the provision of accurate, reliable, timely and insightful financial information for use within Finance and by the wider business.We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can complete tasks where attention to detail and the requirement to follow agreed processes are essential to ensure accuracy.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess accounting transactions in the core financial system(CFS), including cost transfers and journals.Respond to and process requests submitted to the department mailbox.Complete balance sheet reconciliations and ensure reconciling items are cleared on a timely basis.Update, review and publish documentation for the wider business in our Controlled Document System (CDS).Maintain trackers of information updates required for Finance e.g. Project control lists, process documents, spreadsheet controls, access controls etcPrepare meeting packs, run financial reports and provide business performance data to agreed timescales.Support the Finance Managers, and Accountants with ad hoc reporting tasks and business queries.Salary25,774 28,401 + bensKey CompetenciesBe numerate, good written and verbal communication skillsCommitted to consistently delivering excellent customer servicePossess strong IT skills with a good working knowledge of MS Office applications (Outlook, Word and Excel) and Teams and have used a Financial Operating SystemGood planning and organisational skills, able to prioritise and deliver tasks to deadlinesTeam player able to collaborate with others.Qualifications and AttributesEssential:2 A Levels Grade C or above OR NVQ Level 3 OR an ONC in Business ManagementGood working knowledge of accounting routines with experience working in a finance function; ideally experience in posting journals, reconciling accounts and preparing financial reports.Desirable:GCSE Grade C or above in English LanguageHolds or is working towards an accounting qualification e.g. AAT.Experience creating and updating documents in Microsoft Word and PowerPointVisit northernpowergrid.com/careers to find out more about this and other career opportunities. Closing date for applications: 20th June 2025