NC Associates
Accounts Assistant / £26,000 – £30,000 + Benefits / Preston / Hybrid Working / Full-Time
Accounts Assistant Benefits
- Hybrid working policy
- Annual pay review and bonus scheme
- Private healthcare cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced holiday entitlement with service
- Employee referral scheme
- Regular social events and staff recognition awards
NC Associates are working in partnership with a well-established and growing professional services firm based in Preston to recruit an Accounts Assistant. Due to continued growth, this is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative finance team supporting both internal financial operations and wider client-related processes.
You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of financial administration, working closely with fee earners and colleagues across the business. Accuracy, communication, and a proactive approach are essential for success in this role.
Accounts Assistant Responsibilities
- Monitoring incoming monies and updating internal finance spreadsheets
- Notifying relevant stakeholders to ensure timely allocation of funds to client matters
- Processing and reconciling petty cash transactions
- Posting client and office accounting transactions from the finance queue
- Acting as a secondary authoriser for bank payments
- Preparing manual cheque payments where required
- Managing batch imports for client disbursements and financial postings
- Monitoring the accounts inbox and resolving internal and external queries
- Supporting general day-to-day finance administration and reconciliation tasks
Accounts Assistant Experience Required
To be successful in your application, you should have the following experience:
Essential:
- Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or bookkeeping support role
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships
- Ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively
Desirable:
- Experience working within a professional services or legal environment
- Experience using integrated finance or accounting systems
What’s on Offer?
This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Assistant looking to join a supportive, award-winning firm that places real emphasis on development, wellbeing, and long-term career progression. You will be part of a collaborative finance team with genuine opportunities to learn and grow within a stable and expanding business.
If you have the relevant experience and are looking for your next opportunity, please apply today or contact [email protected] for further information.
Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants of identity, personal characteristics, or background.
