Description
The Opportunity:
Kenton Black Finance are currently recruiting for a full-time and permanent Accounts Assistant on behalf of a business that is based in the Preston area. This company has a turnover of circa 25 million pounds, and has been operating for over 50 years. The Accounts Assistant will process, record, reconcile and report on financial transactions and provide assistance across the entire finance function. Please note, this job is office based.
Salary and Benefits:
• A salary of £27,000 to £30,000
• Annual leave - 25 days + bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Company pension
Your New Role as the Accounts Assistant:
- Perform daily bookkeeping tasks, including data entry and invoice processing
- Maintain accurate records of invoices, receipts, and purchase orders
- Reconcile bank accounts on a daily basis
- Set up and manage customer accounts, including direct debit arrangements
- Support payment runs for accounts payable
- Process employee expenses and supplier payments
- Monitor the accounts inbox and handle customer and supplier inquiries
- Reconcile supplier and customer account balances
- Carry out credit control activities
- Communicate with suppliers regarding payment schedules
- Collaborate with other departments to address account-related issues
Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:
- Previous experience in an accounting or finance role (ESSENTIAL)
- Strong knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel (ESSENTIAL)
- Proficient in finance accounting software (ESSENTIAL)
- Excellent communication skills (ESSENTIAL)
- High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities (ESSENTIAL)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team (ESSENTIAL)
Summary:
This is a great opportunity to join a well established and successful company that has been operating for over 50 years. The organisation is committed to providing their team with the best opportunities for personal and professional growth. You will be offered 33 days of annual leave, be office based, and be part of an acquisitive and expanding business.
TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED ACCOUNTS EXPERIENCE, AND HAVE THE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.
You must also meet all the ‘ESSENTIAL' for your application to be considered.
This vacancy is being handled by Carl Angilly – Kenton Black Finance.
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.
Kenton Black Finance are currently recruiting for a full-time and permanent Accounts Assistant on behalf of a business that is based in the Preston area. This company has a turnover of circa 25 million pounds, and has been operating for over 50 years. The Accounts Assistant will process, record, reconcile and report on financial transactions and provide assistance across the entire finance function. Please note, this job is office based.
Salary and Benefits:
• A salary of £27,000 to £30,000
• Annual leave - 25 days + bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Company pension
Your New Role as the Accounts Assistant:
- Perform daily bookkeeping tasks, including data entry and invoice processing
- Maintain accurate records of invoices, receipts, and purchase orders
- Reconcile bank accounts on a daily basis
- Set up and manage customer accounts, including direct debit arrangements
- Support payment runs for accounts payable
- Process employee expenses and supplier payments
- Monitor the accounts inbox and handle customer and supplier inquiries
- Reconcile supplier and customer account balances
- Carry out credit control activities
- Communicate with suppliers regarding payment schedules
- Collaborate with other departments to address account-related issues
Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:
- Previous experience in an accounting or finance role (ESSENTIAL)
- Strong knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel (ESSENTIAL)
- Proficient in finance accounting software (ESSENTIAL)
- Excellent communication skills (ESSENTIAL)
- High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities (ESSENTIAL)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team (ESSENTIAL)
Summary:
This is a great opportunity to join a well established and successful company that has been operating for over 50 years. The organisation is committed to providing their team with the best opportunities for personal and professional growth. You will be offered 33 days of annual leave, be office based, and be part of an acquisitive and expanding business.
TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED ACCOUNTS EXPERIENCE, AND HAVE THE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.
You must also meet all the ‘ESSENTIAL' for your application to be considered.
This vacancy is being handled by Carl Angilly – Kenton Black Finance.
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.