Financial Assistant in Preston

Job description

Our client, a specialist £10m turnover retail group based in Preston with operations across Europe, is strengthening its finance team and looking for an experienced finance professional to join them as a Financial Assistant, to support day-to-day finance activities as the business continues to grow.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous accounts experience who is keen to develop, broaden their skills and get involved in wider month-end duties within a rapidly expanding business.

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000

About The Role - Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll be responsible for a mix of transactional processing and month-end support.

Your Core Responsibilities in the Financial Assistant Role Will Include:

• Processing accounts payable invoices accurately and efficiently
• Managing supplier statements, reconciliations and resolving queries
• Maintaining the purchase ledger and ensuring timely payments
• Supporting the improvement of AP processes and controls
• Assisting with accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Helping prepare month-end journals
• Supporting cashflow reporting and maintaining accurate records
• Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider team on ad-hoc finance tasks and projects

Key Skills and Experience Required -

• Previous experience within a Financial Assistant or AP-focused role
• Confident with purchase ledger processes and invoice management
• Keen to learn and develop broader month-end skills
• Organised, detail-oriented and proactive
• A good communicator who enjoys working in a collaborative team

If you’re an ambitious finance professional ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Preston

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English