Accounts Assistant

Robert Walters UK; Preston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a motivated finance professional to join a leading retailer's finance team. In this role, you'll support day-to-day operations, handling Accounts Payable and Receivable tasks, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with month-end reporting. You'll enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for training and career progression in a friendly and supportive environment. This is a fantastic chance to grow your career in a company that values its employees and is committed to customer service excellence.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Training opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role, particularly as an Accounts Assistant.
• Strong understanding of finance processes and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and reconcile statements.
• Assist with month-end reporting and support audits.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Excel Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Tools

Finance Systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and organised finance professional to join a leading retailer. This role offers the chance to be part of a friendly and supportive finance team, where your skills will be integral to the smooth running of day-to-day operations. With a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, staff discounts and opportunities for training and career progression, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

* Competitive salary between £27,000 - £30,000

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Huge opportunities for training and career progression

What you'll do:

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in the finance team. Your day-to-day tasks will involve supporting both the Accounts Payable and Receivable functions, maintaining cash and bank records, and assisting with month-end tasks. You will be responsible for processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements, raising customer invoices, chasing overdue debt, conducting daily bank reconciliation, processing petty cash transactions, assisting with month-end reporting and supporting audits. Your excellent organisational skills will ensure that all records are kept accurate and up-to-date.

* Processing supplier invoices, credit notes and ensuring accurate coding (Accounts Payable)

* Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice/payment queries

* Raising customer invoices and allocating incoming payments (Accounts Receivable)

* Chasing overdue debt and assisting with credit control procedures

* Daily bank reconciliation and cash postings across multiple bank accounts

* Processing petty cash and credit card transactions

* Assisting with month-end reporting, including journals, accruals and prepayments

* Supporting internal and external audits as required

* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in line with company procedures

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Accounts Assistant position will have previous experience in a similar role within the finance sector. You should have a good understanding of finance processes, strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills. Proficiency in Excel and experience with finance systems is essential. As a team player with a proactive and flexible attitude, you will fit seamlessly into our supportive environment.

* Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant or Finance role

* Good understanding of Finance processes

* Strong attention to detail

* Excellent organisational skills

* Proficiency in Excel and experience with finance systems

* A team player with a proactive and flexible attitude

What sets this company apart:

This is an opportunity to join a leading automotive retailer known for its commitment to customer service excellence. The company values its employees highly, offering a competitive salary based on experience, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, a pension scheme, staff discounts across their dealership network, as well as opportunities for training and career progression within the group.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates