via reed · 2 June 2026 ·11 days ago

Accounts Assistant

AFR Consulting
Preston Full-time GBP 28,000 – 30,000
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Our client (who has fantastic benefits) is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their busy accounts team. This financial services company is looking for someone with solid accountancy experience who loves a challenge, enjoys implementing change and thrives on being busy.

Duties include:

  • Sole responsibility and main point of contact for the purchase ledger

  • Gaining the correct authorisation for invoices to ensure agreed payment terms are adhered to

  • Prepare and process payment terms

  • Reconciliation of supplier statements and resolve any invoice or payment queries

  • Review and process employee and directors’ expenses

  • Process and reconcile company credit card transactions

  • Create and post sales invoices for internal and external business services

  • Provide support at month end to the wider finance team

To be considered for this role, you need to have previous accounting experience ideally from within a varied role with a strong purchase ledger bias. You must have strong attention to detail and have a high level of accuracy. Someone who is IT savvy and is a strong Excel user would also suit.

In return you will receive a competitive salary with 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (36 days holiday) be offered hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 from home) work a 35 hour week (9-5 with an hour for lunch) be offered an excellent pension and bonus scheme.

If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a new and exciting challenge, please apply to Tammy Smith now for an immediate interview.

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