Assistant Accountant

Confidential; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an Assistant Accountant / Accounts Assistant for a 6-month temporary assignment based in Preston. You will support the Finance Manager with day-to-day finance tasks in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accuracy and timely processing of invoices, reconciliations and reporting.

The role offers a competitive salary and on-site parking, with an immediate start and a full-time office-based setup in Preston.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have prior accounts experience in an Assistant Accountant/Accounts Assistant role.
• Strong understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger and reconciliations is essential.
• Experience supporting month-end processes is required.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills are important.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and positive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices and investigate queries.
• Assist with sales ledger and credit control activities.
• Carry out bank reconciliations and cash allocations.
• Prepare payment runs.
• Assist with month-end processes including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and support management accounts.
• Maintain accurate records and reports and liaise with internal departments and suppliers.
• Provide general finance and administrative support as required.

Skills

Accounts experience

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Month-end processes

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Deadline management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Your new company

An established manufacturing business based in Preston is looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant / Accounts Assistant on a 6-month temporary basis. Operating across the UK, the company manufactures and distributes specialist products and has built a strong reputation within its sector. Due to increased workload, they are seeking additional support within their finance team.

Your new role

Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function. This is a varied position that would suit someone with previous accounts experience who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase ledger invoices and investigating queries
• Assisting with sales ledger and credit control activities
• Bank reconciliations and cash allocation
• Preparing payment runs
• Assisting with month-end processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts
• Maintaining accurate financial records and reports
• Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers
• Providing general finance and administrative support as required

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant position
• Good understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger and reconciliations
• Experience supporting month-end processes
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems
• Ability to manage priorities and work to deadlines
• A proactive and positive approach to work

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary of 30,000 - 32,000 depending on experience
• 6-month temporary contract
• Opportunity to gain experience within a well-established manufacturing business
• Supportive and friendly finance team
• Immediate start available
• Free on-site parking
• Full-time office-based role in Preston