Accounts Assistant

Integra Talent Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail group based in Preston is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to enhance its finance team. This role involves processing accounts payable invoices, managing supplier reconciliations, and supporting month-end tasks. The ideal candidate will have previous accounts assistant experience and be keen to develop their skills in a collaborative environment. This is a full-time position offering a chance to grow within a rapidly expanding business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant or AP-focused role.
• Confident with purchase ledger processes and invoice management.
• Keen to learn and develop broader month-end skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing accounts payable invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Managing supplier statements, reconciliations and resolving queries.
• Maintaining the purchase ledger and ensuring timely payments.
• Assisting with accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Purchase ledger processes

Invoice management

Organised and detail-oriented

Good communication

Proactivity

Job description

This range is provided by Integra Talent Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Our client, a specialist £50m 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 an Accounts 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.

About The Role

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

Core Responsibilities

• 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 & Experience Required

• Previous experience within an Accounts 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.

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Finance
• Industry: Retail