Accounts Assistant — Ledger & Month-End Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Preston is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their busy transactional finance team. The successful candidate will ensure accurate accounting of financial transactions for more2life and support key stakeholders. Responsibilities include processing interface files, reconciling balances, and producing bank reconciliations. Candidates should have experience with computerized accounting systems and be working towards an accounting qualification. The role offers competitive benefits including holidays and pension contributions.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Tier 1 pension (5% Employee, 8% Employer)

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience of posting to multiple companies' Nominal, Sales and Purchase ledgers.
• Ability to work within strict accounting deadlines.
• Willingness to use initiative and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Process system generated interface files.
• Monitor fund requests and reconcile facility balances.
• Produce daily bank reconciliations for external stakeholders.
• Post financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare and post month-end accruals.
• Maintain and improve robust financial controls.

Skills

Experience with computerized accounting systems

Ability to process data accurately

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong communication skills

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (AAT, CIMA)

Job description

A leading financial services company in Preston is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their busy transactional finance team. The successful candidate will ensure accurate accounting of financial transactions for more2life and support key stakeholders. Responsibilities include processing interface files, reconciling balances, and producing bank reconciliations. Candidates should have experience with computerized accounting systems and be working towards an accounting qualification. The role offers competitive benefits including holidays and pension contributions.