Accounts Assistant

About This Role:

• Based in Preston
• £19,000 salary expectancy
  
• 25 hour flexible work week
  
• 23 days holiday pro-rata

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and supplier payments
• Raising sales invoices and monitoring customer accounts
• Assisting with credit control and debt collection activities
• Processing employee expenses
• Assisting with month-end procedures and reporting
• Managing supplier and customer queries efficiently
• Supporting the Finance Director with ad hoc accounting tasks
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures and financial controls

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper, or similar role
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes
• Experience using accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, or similar)
• Strong Microsoft Excel and IT skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills with a professional and friendly approach