Accounts Assistant - 6mth FTC

STADA Arzneimittel AG; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

3 days in office / 2 days at home

Medicash Health Plan

Pension scheme 6% employer contrib

23.5 days annual leave + buy up to 5

Free fruit on site

Job summary

STADA UK |Natures Aid in Preston is seeking an Accounts Assistant on a 6-month FTC to join a busy Finance team. You’ll own the production of accurate financial information, following approved procedures, and help ensure the business has timely insight to perform and grow.

The role covers month-end, reconciliations, reports, PAYE, tax and pension tasks, plus supplier payments and internal reporting. Hybrid working and a competitive benefits package accompany the opportunity to develop within a

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with month-end close and reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills (lookups, macros, data analysis).
• AAT qualification or degree in Accountancy; practical industrial experience.
• Clear communication with cross-functional teams and auditors.
• Experience in manufacturing/FMCG and with ERP systems such as Business Central.

Responsibilities

• Drive month-end process including journals, reconciliations, and stock valuation.
• Prepare management reports on financial performance and liquidity.
• Handle PAYE, AEO, Corporation Tax, P11D and pension contributions.
• Coordinate supplier payments and intercompany activities.
• Maintain strong financial controls and support audits.

Skills

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Excel (Advanced)

Communication

Education

AAT qualification or degree in Accountancy

Tools

Business Central

ERP systems

Job description

Natures Aid, part of STADA Group was established in 1981 and is a leading UK manufacturer of Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements to health food stores, pharmacies, e-commerce and grocery, with over 200 products throughout 15 main health categories. Together we are shaping the future of Natures Aid by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA.

STADA UK |Natures Aid - Accounts Assistant - 6mth FTC

Kirkham, Preston |U.K.| Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid working

Step into a key role at the heart of our business. As ourAccounts Assistant, you’ll be a vital member of a busy Finance team, working closely with theHead of Financeto keep our numbers sharp and our decisions informed.

You’ll own the production of accurate, timely financial and accounting information, following clear, agreed procedures – and making sure the business has the insight it needs to perform, grow and stay in control.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Drive the month-end process – from journals, intercompany reconciliations and foreign currency entries to stock valuation and commercial business packs.
• Own key reconciliations, including debtors, creditors, bank accounts and fixed assets, ensuring accurate records, depreciation entries and robust cashflow reporting.
• Prepare high-impact reports for management, covering financial performance, flash sales and liquidity, with both actuals and forecasts.
• Handle critical compliance tasks, including PAYE, AEO, Corporation Tax, P11D payments and pension contributions, supporting year-end stocktake and audit activities.
• Act as a key point of contact for suppliers and internal teams, coordinating payments, resolving unmatched deliveries and managing specialist reporting (e.g. Amazon rebates, STADA).
• Champion strong financial controls and continuous improvement, maintaining high standards across the Finance department while providing cover and support for colleagues.

What We Are Looking For

• Solid finance experience, with hands-on exposure to month-end, financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills (lookups, macros, complex data analysis) to turn numbers into meaningful insight.
• Hold an AAT qualification (ideally working towards CIMA/ACCA) or a degree in Accountancy, with practical industrial experience.
• Clear and confident communication skills, to collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers and external auditors.
• Stay organised under pressure, juggling multiple deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and compliance with tax, pension and statutory requirements.
• Ideally, add extra value with experience in manufacturing/FMCG and familiarity with Business Central or similar ERP systems.

How we care for you

At Natures Aid our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:

Competitive salary and completion bonus.

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.

Hybrid working – we spend three days of your choice in the office, with the remaining days working at home.

23.5 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.

Free fruit on site.

Health benefits provided through our Medicash Health Cash Plan

Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.

Salary sacrifice Tech-Scheme.

Enhanced Family Leave.

Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.