Accounts Assistant
Preston (Hybrid)
Full‑time | Permanent
Salary: £26,090
About us
More2Life is part of the Key Group, one of the UK's leading later life lending businesses. Since 2008, we've helped thousands of customers unlock the value in their homes and enjoy a better retirement.
We're now looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our busy and friendly Transactional Finance team based in Preston. If you're accurate, organised and looking to develop your finance career in a supportive environment, this role could be a great next step.
The Role
As an Accounts Assistant, you'll help ensure More2Life's financial transactions are processed accurately and on time. You'll be involved in daily reconciliations, data checking, and working with both internal teams and external funders.
This role is perfect for someone with existing finance experience or someone studying AAT/CIMA who wants to grow in a fast‑paced financial services environment.
What You'll Be Doing
Processing system‑generated financial files
Monitoring fund requests and reconciling facility balances
Preparing and sending daily bank reconciliations
Liaising with external funders to support contractual requirements
Posting financial transactions across multiple companies
Producing broker commission payments and statements
Supporting and improving financial controls
Performing reconciliations and data analysis
Helping develop new processes and procedures when neededWhat We're Looking For
Experience using computerised accounting systems
Experience posting to Nominal, Sales and Purchase ledgers
Understanding of P&L and balance sheet statements
Strong communication and customer service skills
Confidence working with deadlines and high‑volume tasks
Good Microsoft Office experience (especially Excel)
Working towards or interested in AAT/CIMA
Great attention to detail and a proactive approach
Able to work independently and as part of a teamMost importantly, you'll align with our ASPIRE values:
Ambitious, Supportive, Personal, Integrity‑led, Responsive, Expert.
What You'll Get
23 days holiday, rising to 28 with service
Holiday purchase scheme
1 Charity Day + 1 Wellbeing Day
Generous pension (5% employee / 8% employer)
Simply Health cover
Life assurance
Hybrid working (once trained)
Development and progression opportunitiesReady to Apply?
If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply to find out more