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 - £32,000About 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 efficientlyManaging supplier statements, reconciliations and resolving queriesMaintaining the purchase ledger and ensuring timely paymentsSupporting the improvement of AP processes and controlsAssisting with accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliationsHelping prepare month-end journalsSupporting cashflow reporting and maintaining accurate recordsWorking closely with the Finance Manager and wider team on ad-hoc finance tasks and projectsKey Skills and Experience Required -Previous experience within a Financial Assistant or AP-focused roleConfident with purchase ledger processes and invoice managementKeen to learn and develop broader month-end skillsOrganised, detail-oriented and proactiveA good communicator who enjoys working in a collaborative teamIf 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.