Our client, a specialist £10m 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 a Financial 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 Financial 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 a Financial 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.