Assistant Accountant

NVOG; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Preston is seeking an Assistant Accountant. The role involves assisting in monthly management accounts, preparing VAT returns, and supporting day-to-day finance operations. The ideal candidate should have prior accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent attention to detail. This position offers competitive salary and benefits including 25 days holiday, pension, and on-site parking.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus banks

Pension

On site parking

Medicash

Early finish on a Friday

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounting is required.
• Strong Excel skills are essential.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the monthly management accounts production.
• Prepare and submit VAT Returns.
• Support the finance team with day-to-day accounts.

Skills

Strong Excel user

Excellent organisation skills

Confident communicator

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Our exclusive client based in Bamber Bridge are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant. Your role will be to assist in the production of the management accounts for various subsidiary businesses as well as support the finance team with the day to day accounts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the monthly management accounts (Profit and Loss, Balance sheet and other financial documents)
• Accruals and prepayments
• Responsibility for the fixed asset registers
• Preparation and submission of VAT Returns
• Monthly bank reconciliations
• Monthly reconciliation of intercompany transactions
• Intercompany Recharges
• Support UK & Overseas finance departments, where necessary
• Support the purchase ledger at month end and at busy periods
• Any other adhoc duties

Requirements

• You must have previous experience to be considered for this role.
• You need to also be a strong Excel user, have excellent organisation skills, be a confident communicator and have excellent attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus banks
• Pension
• On site parking
• Medicash
• Early finish on a Friday

If you have the above skills and are looking for a varied Assistant Accountant role, please apply to Tammy Smith now.