About this role
Your new company A well-established and growing organisation based in Preston is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its friendly and collaborative finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive business that values professional development and offers flexible hybrid working following an initial training period. The role is based from modern offices in Preston and provides excellent long-term career prospects. Your new role In your new role as Accounts Assistant, you will support the day-to-day finance function whilst working closely with Finance Managers across multiple entities. This is a varied role that will provide exposure to both transactional accounting and month-end responsibilities. Your duties will include processing supplier and sales invoices, managing payment runs, supporting credit control activities, posting journals, accruals and prepayments, completing bank reconciliations, maintaining accurate accounting records, assisting with VAT and CIS returns, producing management accounts for designated entities and supporting year-end audit requirements. You will also provide general finance and administrative support to the wider team as required. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this position, you will have previous experience within a Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant role and be comfortable working across both purchase and sales ledger activities. Ideally, you will be AAT qualified or actively studying towards a professional qualification and have experience supporting accounts preparation through to trial balance level. Experience using Sage or a similar accounting system would be advantageous, alongside strong Excel skills. You will be highly organised, accurate and capable of managing your own workload within a busy finance environment. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive a salary of £30,000 - £32,000 depending on experience, alongside a generous benefits package. This includes 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a competitive employer pension contribution, hybrid working arrangements once training has been completed, and the opportunity to join a supportive organisation that encourages personal and professional development. What you need to do now
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