Company Details and Job Overview:A fast growth and multi-site business in Preston (PR2) have partnered with Kenton Black Finance exclusively to appoint a new Assistant Accountant. Firmly rooted in their market (80+ years), this business has a global reach and regarded as a market leader in their field with substantial growth through acquisition. This hands on role will offer exposure to the full spectrum of finance with career development being available for the successful candidate.Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:• Starting salary in the £30k’s region depending on experience• Office based role Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours per week• Flexibility on start/finish times (typically 8am-4pm, 8:30pm-4:30pm or 9am-5pm to suit the individual)• 23 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays (offices close over the Xmas period)• Career progression opportunities• Study support can be discussed to suit the individualYour New Role as Assistant Accountant:Reporting into an engaging and personable finance lead, as Assistant Accountant, duties will include:• Management accounts preparation including P&L, balance sheet, commentary and analysis• Balance sheet reconciliations• VAT returns• Posting accruals, prepayments and journals• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities• Management of stock movements• Involvement in acquisition integrationExperience & Qualifications Required to Apply:The ideal candidate will have good grounding knowledge of transactional accounting processes, with exposure to month end management accounting and the desire to further develop skills in this area as longer term progression will be available in this rounded role. Strong systems skills are also required including good Excel ability (pivot tables, VLookups). This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Holland at 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. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, 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.
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Kenton Black Finance
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 13 days
Preston, Lancashire PR2 6PS, England
£24,000 - £28,800 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A fast-growing multi-site business in Preston is seeking an Assistant Accountant with a starting salary in the £30k’s region, depending on experience.
- The role requires a good grounding in transactional accounting processes and exposure to month-end management accounting, with opportunities for career progression.
- Candidates should possess strong systems skills, particularly in Excel, and be prepared to engage in duties such as management accounts preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.
- The position is office-based, offering flexibility in working hours and 23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- The ideal candidate will have at least some relevant experience and a desire to develop their skills further in a supportive environment.
