Accounts Assistant

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

. Find out more hereYour data will be used to support your job application. To understand how we use your data please read our full privacy policy atAccounts Assistant page is loaded## Accounts Assistantlocations: Preston, Lancashiretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2421We believe that helping people unlock a better retirement starts with helping everyone in our organisation unlock their true potential, and thrive.To do that, we’re mindful of staying true to the values that make us who we are, and proud of what we do.More2Life is part of the Key Group of companies and has been a pioneering force in the Equity Release market since its launch in 2008. Today, operating from our offices in Preston, we help over 1000 people every month to confidently release cash from their homes, significantly growing year on year to become one of the largest lifetime mortgage lenders in the UK.We are hiring for an Accounts Assistant to join our busy transactional finance team. As our Accounts Assistant you will be responsible for ensuring that all more2life financial transactions within your remit are accounted for accurately and on a timely basis and to support key stakeholders as and when required.**Main duties and responsibilities;*** To process system generated interface files* To monitor fund requests and reconcile facility balances* To produce daily bank reconciliations to send to external stakeholders* To liaise with external funders to meet contractual requirements* To post financial transactions into the accounting system in a timely and accurate manner into multiple companies* To prepare and post month end accruals* To produce broker commission payments and statements* To maintain and where possible improve robust financial controls* To perform various analyses and reconciliations of company data* To establish and develop new processes, procedures and reconciliations when required by the business**Key knowledge, skills and experience:*** Experience of computerized accounting systems.* Experience of posting to multiple company Nominal, Sales and Purchase ledgers.* Experience of working with Profit & Loss balance sheet statements.* Experience of dealing with internal and external customers in an effective manner.* Experience of working within strict accounting deadlines.* Experience of working with Microsoft Office packages.* Will hold or be working towards a recognised accounting qualification (AAT, CIMA etc.).* Willingness to use initiative and work without detailed instructions.* Ability to plan workload effectively and work alone or as part of a team.* Awareness of the importance of processing and posting data accurately.Most of all we look for people who display and work around the core values of our business:**Ambitious** – to break ground to help our customers enjoy a better retirement. **Supportive** – relationships are key to everything we do. **Personal** – going above and beyond to offer exceptional service. **Integrity** – honest, true and transparent in all our relationships. **Responsive** – whatever the challenge we’ll deliver the right result. **Expert** – experts in our field, our thirst for knowledge never stops**Benefits:*** 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Rising to 28 based on length of service.* Additional holiday purchase scheme* 1 charity day* Tier 1 pension (5% Employee, 8% Employer)* Simply Health* Life AssuranceKey GroupOur purpose is to help people finance a better retirement.Our mission is to be the UK's leading later life lending company.Our connected portfolio of brands comprises of Key (The adviser), Key Partnerships (The partner), more2life (The lender) and Air Group (The Coach).Your data will be used to support your application. To understand how we use your data please read our full privacy policy at