Accounts Assistant

Hays Senior Finance • Permanent • Preston, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom • £30k - £34k / year • 1d ago

Your new company
A well-established and highly respected organisation based in Preston is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join its established Group Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that combines commercial success with a strong people-focused culture. Known for investing in employee development and wellbeing, the organisation offers a supportive and collaborative environment where individuals are encouraged to grow and progress within their careers.

Your new role
As an Accounts Assistant, you will play an important role within the finance team, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently whilst supporting the wider finance function. Working closely with colleagues across the business, you will help maintain robust financial controls and provide high-quality financial support to operational teams.
Your responsibilities will include purchase ledger processing, supplier account maintenance, sales invoicing, customer account reconciliations, credit control support, bank reconciliations, expense processing and assisting with payroll administration. You will also support month-end and year-end processes, VAT returns, management accounts preparation, and a range of ad hoc accounting duties as required.

This is a varied position that offers exposure across multiple areas of finance and would suit someone who enjoys working in a busy, collaborative environment.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience as an Accounts Assistant or similar finance position. Candidates with relevant practical finance experience will be considered, whilst AAT-qualified or actively studying towards AAT would be advantageous.
You will possess strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Strong communication skills are essential, as is the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers. You will also be confident using Excel and other finance systems, with experience of ERP systems and Office 365 being beneficial.

What you'll get in return
In return, you'll join a stable and values-led organisation that genuinely invests in its people. The business offers hybrid working, enhanced annual leave, an attractive employer pension contribution, excellent family-friendly policies and a comprehensive wellbeing package. Additional benefits include optional healthcare schemes, employee assistance support, mental health resources, on-site facilities, long-service recognition awards and a broad health and wellbeing programme designed to support employees both professionally and personally.

What you need to do now
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If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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