Accounts Assistant

Job title: Accounts Assistant
Salary: £26,000 FTE
Working hours: Part Time
Location: Preston
Job type: Permanent

What we think you’ll love:

• A brilliant opportunity to join a supportive finance team where you’ll learn from an experienced Financial Controller who’s keen to mentor and help you grow.
• The chance to build solid foundations in accounting and develop your confidence in a busy, fast-paced business environment.
• Working in a friendly, family-owned company where people stay for the long haul – several team members have been there over 15 years, which says it all.

Your new company:

Our client is a well-established transport business, operating across 10+ sites and turning over in excess of £80m. Still family owned, they’ve built their success on long-term relationships, steady growth, and genuine care for their people.Based at their Preston head office, you’ll join a close-knit finance team who’ll support your development and help you take your first big step in your accounting career.

How you’ll spend your time:

• Managing and maintaining the sales ledger
• Raising and sending customer invoices
• Allocating customer payments and reconciling accounts
• Chasing overdue invoices and helping resolve payment queries
• Supporting with general accounts admin and filing
• Assisting the wider finance team with month-end preparation
• Learning new systems and developing your accounting knowledge as you go

This opportunity will be great for you if:

• You’ve got around 12 months’ experience in an accounts or finance admin role (maybe from an apprenticeship or your first job in finance)
• You’re studying or have completed AAT Level 2 (or equivalent) and want to keep learning
• You’ve got a good eye for detail, are confident with Excel, and enjoy seeing things balance
• You’re friendly, reliable, and happy to muck in wherever needed

What’s in it for you:

• Ongoing training and mentorship from an experienced Financial Controller
• Study support for AAT qualifications
• Friendly, down-to-earth team and a great working atmosphere
• Pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing business

What’s next:Our applications are reviewed daily, and we’ll be in touch if your profile looks like a good fit. If we don’t connect this time, we’ll keep hold of your details for a few weeks and reach out if something similar comes up.Alternatively, feel free to get in touch for a quick chat about what else we’re working on, we’d love to help.
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