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Reed Accountancy is recruiting on behalf of a well-established professional services organisation for an Accounts Assistant in Preston to join their finance team on a full-time permanent basis. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with accounts experience to work within a collaborative and supportive environment.
The position will suit a detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced setting while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting daily banking processes, including transfers and reconciliations
- Processing electronic payments (e.g. BACS, CHAPS, Faster Payments)
- Assisting with bank and ledger reconciliations
- Posting and processing financial transactions across client and office accounts
- Supporting billing activities and maintaining accurate sales ledger records
- Allocating incoming payments and resolving any discrepancies
- Assisting with month-end and year-end financial processes
- Handling finance-related queries from internal and external stakeholders
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
- Ensuring compliance with relevant financial procedures and regulations.
Skills Required:
- Experience using accounting or practice management systems
- Previous experience in an accounts or finance role
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- High attention to detail with strong organisational abilities
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and finance systems
Benefits:
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Celebration Leave
- Healthcare Benefits
- Long service awards
- Subsidised tuck shops
- Opportunities for training, development, and progression
- Pension scheme
- Hybrid working options
- Retailer and gym membership discounts
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Annual Events
- BUPA
- Profit share scheme
