Junior Accounts Assistant

When Bishopton Vets first opened its doors in 1943, we were a small practice serving rural North Yorkshire. Fast forward 80+ years, and we’re now one of the region’s largest independent practices – but our heart hasn’t changed. We remain rooted in our community, guided by our values, and proud to be independently owned and run.

Our RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital in Ripon serves as the central hub for our farm and pig team, and provides 24/7 emergency care for pet owners. Supported by four welcoming branch surgeries in Thirsk, Northallerton, Easingwold, and Pateley Bridge.

This position is 37.5 hours, five days a week and based at our Ripon surgery.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Helping with general office and administrative tasks to support the Finance Team.
• Sorting, organising and processing paperwork and invoices.
• Helping to check information is accurate and keeping records up to date.
• Assisting with processing customer payments and other routine transactions.
• Helping the team with emails, telephone calls and general enquiries.
• Providing administrative support to our Insurance Team.
• Assisting with stock pricing updates and keeping information up to date.
• Checking and processing laboratory reports.
• Helping with filing, scanning and other general office administration.
• Using Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
• Supporting other members of the team with tasks and projects as required.

No two days are the same, so we’re looking for someone who enjoys variety, is happy to learn new things and will get involved wherever they are needed.

We’re much more interested in finding the right person than someone who already has lots of experience. This could be an ideal role for a school leaver aged 18+ who is looking to take their first step into the workplace.

You’ll be:

• Organised and reliable, with a willingness to learn
• Friendly, approachable and confident speaking to people.
• Comfortable using a computer, or keen to learn new systems.
• Happy working with numbers and checking information carefully.
• Someone who takes pride in doing things accurately.
• Professional and trustworthy, particularly when handling confidential information.
• A positive team player who is happy to help others.
• Keen to develop new skills and gain experience in an office environment.

31 days holiday (includes 8 Bank Holidays) per annum

• Access to private medical insurance and medical cash plan
• The 'People’s Pension' pension scheme
• ‘BHSF’ medical cash plan
• ‘Perkbox’ rewards, recognition and discounts
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to an
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Team pet discount scheme
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Social/team events throughout the year

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARES values: clinical excellence, adaptability, respect, education and sustainability. We are passionate about providing the very best service for our clients and patients, and being independent allows us to invest in our team and facilities in order to ensure we can do so.

Culture & Community

Life at Bishopton isn’t all work; we know how to have fun too. From Bishy Bingo nights, quiz evenings and bowling trips, to charity runs and craft clubs, there’s always something going on. Each summer, we join Ripon’s St Wilfrid’s Procession, where the whole team picks a theme, designs a float, and gets creative with costumes (yes, we’ve been pirates and Oompa Loompas!). Many of our team have been with us for years because here, you’re not just part of a workplace, you’re part of a community.

No previous office or finance experience is required – full training will be provided.
If you’re a school leaver or someone looking for your first office-based role, are organised, enthusiastic and keen to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and covering letter to careers@bishoptonvets.co.uk

The closing date for applications is 5th September 2026