Finance Assistant

Location: Preston

Salary: Up to £30,000

Hours: Full-time or Part-time considered

Working Pattern: Hybrid working available

Reed Accountancy are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing Lancashire-based business for an experienced Finance Assistant to support the Regional Finance Director and wider finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT qualified or part-qualified accountant looking to further develop their career within a successful organisation known for its growth, stability and excellent staff retention.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices using Sage
• Maintaining accurate purchase and sales ledgers
• Preparing payment runs and completing bank reconciliations
• Posting journals, accruals and prepayments
• Managing credit control activities and cash allocations
• Preparing and submitting VAT and CIS returns
• Assisting with the production of management accounts
• Supporting year-end audit processes
• Producing ad-hoc financial reports and analysis as required
• Providing general support to the Regional Finance Director and finance team

Benefits

• Salary up to £30,000
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Full-time or part-time hours considered
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual leave increases to 27 days after 2 years' service
• Additional company holiday on the working day after Boxing Day
• 4x salary life cover
• Personal travel insurance
• Regular company events and social activities
• Opportunity to develop within a growing and supportive finance team

This position would suit a finance professional with strong transactional accounting experience who is looking to broaden their exposure and progress within a forward-thinking organisation.