Accounts Assistant

Integra Talent Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist retail group based in Preston seeks an experienced Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day finance activities. You will process accounts payable invoices, manage supplier statements, and assist with month-end tasks. Ideal candidates will have previous accounts experience, be detail-oriented, and be keen to develop their skills within a collaborative finance team. A competitive salary ranging from £28,000 to £32,000 is offered for this role in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant or AP-focused role.
• Confident with purchase ledger processes.
• Keen to learn and develop broader month-end skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing accounts payable invoices accurately.
• Managing supplier statements and resolving queries.
• Maintaining the purchase ledger.

Skills

Accounts experience

Invoice management

Organised

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Job description

Our client, a specialist £50m turnover retail group based in Preston with operations across Europe, is strengthening its finance team and looking for an experienced finance professional to join them as an Accounts Assistant, to support day-to-day finance activities as the business continues to grow.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous accounts experience who is keen to develop, broaden their skills and get involved in wider month-end duties within a rapidly expanding business.

Salary:£28,000 – £32,000

About The Role –

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll be responsible for a mix of transactional processing and month-end support.

Your Core Responsibilities in the Accounts Assistant Role Will Include:

• Processing accounts payable invoices accurately and efficiently
• Managing supplier statements, reconciliations and resolving queries
• Maintaining the purchase ledger and ensuring timely payments
• Supporting the improvement of AP processes and controls
• Assisting with accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Helping prepare month-end journals
• Supporting cashflow reporting and maintaining accurate records
• Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider team on ad-hoc finance tasks and projects

Key Skills and Experience Required –

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant or AP-focused role
• Confident with purchase ledger processes and invoice management
• Keen to learn and develop broader month-end skills
• Organised, detail-oriented and proactive
• A good communicator who enjoys working in a collaborative team

If you’re an ambitious finance professional ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.