Job title: Accounts Assistant Salary: £26,000 FTE Working hours: Part Time Location: Preston Job type: Permanent What we think you’ll love: A brilliant opportunity to join a supportive finance team where you’ll learn from an experienced Financial Controller who’s keen to mentor and help you grow. The chance to build solid foundations in accounting and develop your confidence in a busy, fast-paced business environment. Working in a friendly, family-owned company where people stay for the long haul – several team members have been there over 15 years, which says it all. Your new company: Our client is a well-established transport business, operating across 10 sites and turning over in excess of £80m. Still family owned, they’ve built their success on long-term relationships, steady growth, and genuine care for their people.Based at their Preston head office, you’ll join a close-knit finance team who’ll support your development and help you take your first big step in your accounting career. How you’ll spend your time: Managing and maintaining the sales ledger Raising and sending customer invoices Allocating customer payments and reconciling accounts Chasing overdue invoices and helping resolve payment queries Supporting with general accounts admin and filing Assisting the wider finance team with month-end preparation Learning new systems and developing your accounting knowledge as you go This opportunity will be great for you if: You’ve got around 12 months’ experience in an accounts or finance admin role (maybe from an apprenticeship or your first job in finance) You’re studying or have completed AAT Level 2 (or equivalent) and want to keep learning You’ve got a good eye for detail, are confident with Excel, and enjoy seeing things balance You’re friendly, reliable, and happy to muck in wherever needed What’s in it for you: Ongoing training and mentorship from an experienced Financial Controller Study support for AAT qualifications Friendly, down-to-earth team and a great working atmosphere Pension scheme On-site parking Long-term career opportunities within a growing business What’s next: Our applications are reviewed daily, and we’ll be in touch if your profile looks like a good fit. If we don’t connect this time, we’ll keep hold of your details for a few weeks and reach out if something similar comes up.Alternatively, feel free to get in touch for a quick chat about what else we’re working on, we’d love to help. INDPSF