Accounts Assistant

Agility Resourcing Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in Preston is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support day-to-day operations and ensure the smooth operation of the accounts function. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance, strong attention to detail, and be a good communicator. This role offers a competitive salary, 20 days holiday + bank holidays, and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Opportunities to progress

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts/finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Good communication skills and a team player attitude.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and reconciling supplier statements.
• Dealing with supplier queries in a professional manner.
• Supporting weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Bank reconciliations and allocating payments.
• Raising sales invoices and credit notes as required.
• Chasing overdue accounts and maintaining credit control.
• Working with Xero on a daily basis.
• General accounts administration and ad hoc support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player attitude

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

Assistant Accountant / Accounts Assistant – Location: Preston – Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) – Salary: Competitive + Study Support (AAT optional)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join a growing and ambitious business in Preston. Following a period of rapid expansion, the finance team is seeking an additional team member to support day-to-day operations and play a key role in ensuring the continued smooth operation of the accounts function.

This is an excellent role for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a supportive team environment, and is keen to grow their career in finance.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and reconciling supplier statements
• Dealing with supplier queries in a professional and timely manner
• Supporting weekly and monthly payment runs
• Bank reconciliations and allocating payments to customer accounts
• Raising sales invoices and credit notes where required
• Chasing overdue accounts and maintaining strong credit control
• Working with Xero on a daily basis
• General accounts administration and ad hoc support across the finance team

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in an accounts/finance role
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Good communication skills and a team player attitude
• Experience with Xero is desirable but not essential

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• The chance to join a fast-growing company with real opportunities to progress

If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a new challenge in a supportive and expanding business, we'd love to hear from you.