Accounts Assistant

CV Screen; Preston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Additional leave

Discounted or free food

Casual dress

Regular company events

Health and wellbeing programme

Job summary

CV Screen is recruiting an Accounts Assistant for a Preston-based business in the design sector. A salary up to £30,000 plus benefits is on offer for a proactive finance professional.

You will support day-to-day financial operations, from processing transactions to management reporting, in a collaborative team. The role is office-based and suitable for someone looking to develop their finance career.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a finance or accounts support position.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Attention to detail and good organisational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices, purchase orders and employee expense claims accurately and on time.
• Reconciling bank statements and keeping financial records up to date.
• Assisting with the preparation of financial reports and summaries for management.
• Maintaining filing of invoices, receipts and finance documentation.
• Handling routine queries from internal teams and suppliers, supporting audit preparation.

Tools

Sage

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Accounts Assistant – Preston – to £30,000

CV Screen is delighted to be recruiting an Accounts Assistant on behalf of a well-established business within the design sector, based in Preston. A salary of up to £30,000 is on offer alongside a genuinely attractive benefits package. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with existing finance or accounts support experience to join a friendly, collaborative team where accuracy and initiative are properly valued. You will play a key part in keeping day-to-day financial operations running smoothly, from processing transactions through to supporting management reporting. The role is office based and would suit a proactive individual keen to develop their finance career further.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices, purchase orders and employee expense claims accurately and on time
• Reconciling bank statements and keeping financial records up to date
• Assisting with the preparation of financial reports and summaries for management
• Maintaining well-organised filing of invoices, receipts and finance documentation
• Handling routine queries from internal teams and suppliers, and supporting audit preparation

What Experience is Required

• Previous experience within a finance or accounts support position
• Working knowledge of Sage, plus strong Excel and MS Office skills
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with a careful eye for detail

Salary & Benefits

A salary of up to £30,000 is available depending on experience, plus company pension, additional leave, discounted or free food, casual dress, regular company events and a health and wellbeing programme.

Location

Preston. The role is an easy commute from Chorley, Leyland, Bamber Bridge, Blackburn, Blackpool, Ormskirk and Lancaster.

Alternate Job Titles

• Finance Assistant
• Finance Administrator
• Accounts Payable Assistant
• Finance Support Assistant