29 jobs found in preston

Administrator - Travel Services - University Part time 21.45 hours p/w - 6+ month temp contract Location: PR1 2HE (Hybrid, office based 1 day per week in Preston) Start date: ASAP Contract duration: 6+ months Working hours: 3 days per week, part time Pay rate: £13.30 p/h Main duties: Provide a central point of contact and booking service for the University business travel needs for staff, students and externals including providing advice on the University Travel & Expense policy as required and directing staff to the travel platform as appropriate Ensure all University travel provides value for money and is compliant with the University Travel & Expense policy. Carry out all bookings for student travel but also providing support for any, group, conference or complex trip travel requirements ensuring they are authorised in-advance and in line with University Travel & Expense policy. Provide regular reports extracted, from the Click platform, to budget holders...

Job - Finance Assistant: Travel Services Rate - £13.22 per hour Location - Preston Contract - 6 months (part-time) Hours - 21.45 9am- 3pm Job - Finance Assistant: Travel Services Rate - £13.22 per hour Location - Preston Contract - 6 months (part-time) Hours - 21.45 9am- 3pm Job Description Provide a central point of contact and booking service for the University business travel needs for staff, students and externals including providing advice on the University Travel & Expense policy as required and directing staff to the travel platform as appropriate Ensure all University travel provides value for money and is compliant with the University Travel & Expense policy. Carry out all bookings for student travel but also providing support for any, group, conference or complex trip travel requirements ensuring they are authorised in-advance and in line with University Travel & Expense policy. Provide regular reports extracted, from the Click platform, to...

Job Title: Finance Assistant Location: Preston, UK An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Finance Assistant to join a thriving company in Preston. This role offers a chance to be an integral part of a dedicated finance team and contribute to the efficient functioning of financial operations. Key Responsibilities: Support the management of day-to-day financial transactions and ensure accurate recording and compliance. Assist in accounts payable and receivable functions, aiding in invoice processing and payment reconciliation. Help reconcile financial statements and maintain databases to ensure data accuracy. Collaborate with various departments to streamline financial processes and resolve discrepancies. Assist in the preparation of financial reports and contribute to financial analysis.Requirements: Previous experience in a finance-related role, demonstrating a basic understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures. Proficiency in accounting software and MS...

Key is a specialist later life finance company focusing solely on the over 55s. We provide expert advice, innovative later life mortgage and estate planning products, planning tools and personal support so you can realise your potential in later life. Here at Key, we believe that later life is for living. And through our specialist products and personalised advice we can help you take control of your finances so you can put the life in later life. Our Adviser Quality team are responsible for accurately carrying out Client File Assessments, checking quality and to provide support, guidance and advice to the business on the quality of the advice given to our customers. We require an Adviser Quality Assessor to join the business, to assess advice cases to a high standard in line with both regulatory and internal compliance standards. You will be required to provide independent feedback with clarity and tangible actions to support the ongoing development of advisers and always with...

Post Completions Executive Location: Preston Hybrid/Fully Remote Salary: Up to £27,000 + Staff Benefits Company info: Our client is a purpose-led independent law firm. A certified B Corp with award-winning environmental credentials, they seek to demonstrate that business can bring about positive change by being innovative, diverse, and sustainable. With over 200 years of history, they are proudly anchored in the North but serve businesses and individuals across England and Wales. They have won awards for being innovative at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards and diverse as Manchester Law Society’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Champions. They are also recognised as one of the 25 best large companies to work for in the UK and have won The Legal 500 Future Lawyers awards for job satisfaction, quality of work, social life, and work/life balance. Job Description We have a new opportunity for someone to join our growing and busy Post Completion Team. As...

Our client, a very well respected Accountancy Firm, are seeking a driven and ambitious, qualified Audit Senior to join their established and friendly team, during an exciting period of growth As Audit Senior, you will provide audit support and assistance to a portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors, and have regular contact with clients, often visiting client sites to conduct audit activities. With complete responsibility for planning and completing audits, you will be be technically strong with close attention to detail and have a can-do attitude to problem-solving You should hold excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with clients quickly, always aiming to deliver customer service excellence. You should be a team player, able to support and develop strong relationships with your colleagues, and also a self-starter who is motivated and able to see projects through to completion promptly. Key responsibilities will include: * Conduct or...

Accounts Senior / Assistant Manager - Preston Our client, a privately owned accountancy practice in the Preston area, are now looking to recruit a qualified accountant to join their team. Main Purpose of Job Preparation of accounts and assist the manager in the control and running of the accounts department. Main Tasks of Job Manage and support outsourcers workflow. Liasing with client to obtain missing information and resolving queries Assist in on job training of team members Accounts - Preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, for review by manager/partner. Liasing with client to obtain missing information and resolving queries. To ensure the file is completed to the "standard of file" note Providing software training and support to client on appropriate systems eg Xero. Providing technical research support to partner and manager Carry out such further tasks as may from time to time be delegated to you. VAT and book keeping support...

I am looking to appoint an Accounts Administrator into a reputable company in West Preston. This will be an opportunity to develop and progress with the company in a supportive environment. You will be joining a stable and established team and will gain the opportunity to carry out a varied role. Reporting to the Finance Manager your main duties will include: Processing orders onto the system Resolving any queries from customers Liaising with other departments regarding deliveries The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and have strong customer service skills. You will be a confident communicator and have good system and excel skills and enjoy working in a team environment. In return you will be working in modern offices with free parking and a competitive salary is offered. For more information please contact Donna on (phone number removed) or email your CV In order to view more information on this job press the APPLY NOW button below and it will...

Due to an increase in workload an Accounts Assistant is required to join a Finance team in Preston to support on the Sales and Purchase Ledgers. Working in a team environment reporting to the Finance Manager you will enjoy working in modern offices, a supportive and rewarding environment where you will thrive in a pro-active and positive company. Your main weekly duties will include: Responsibility for managing the ledgers Query resolution both internally and externally Supporting with statement and bank reconciliations Ad- hoc duties supporting the Finance Manager The ideal candidate will have previous experience in an Accounts position. This role will enhance the experience for an Accounts studier at the early stages of their career or provide a varied role for a more experienced Accounts professional. You will have a flexible and adaptable work ethic with strong IT skills and the knowledge of basic excel is advantageous. For more information please contact Donna on (phone...

Account Executive opportunity is available with an growing broker based in Lancashire who work in the mid-market segment across a range of industries. You will be managing a book of business to deliver excellent customer service and achieve a high retention rate. Allied to this you will be driving new business opportunities by converting organic and self generated leads. On offer: * Salary £50-60k * Car allowance * Bonus scheme * Study support * Career advancement Skills and experience required: * Recent experience as an Account Executive * Full range of commercial insurance products * CII qualifications are desirable * Acturis experience would be a benefit * Good communication and presentation skills * Able to drive new business activities If you are currently an Account Executive looking for a new challenge and are interesting in finding out more details apply online for immediate consideration In order to view more information on...

Job Title: Revenue Manager Location: Preston, UK (Hybrid) Industry: Holiday and Caravan Parks Salary: up to £45k   Are you a dynamic and strategic thinker with a passion for optimising revenue in the UK holiday and caravan park industry? We are seeking a talented Revenue Manager to join the dynamic team in Preston, responsible for developing and implementing pricing strategies, managing third-party listings, and collaborating closely with the marketing team.   Key Responsibilities: Pricing Strategies: Develop and implement effective pricing strategies to maximise revenue and occupancy. Analyse market trends, competitor pricing, and customer behaviour to inform pricing decisions. Regularly review and adjust pricing models based on performance metrics. Third-Party Listings: Manage relationships with third-party platforms and listing sites. Optimise property presence and visibility on external platforms to drive bookings. Negotiate and execute...

Growing service business based in the Preston area seeks a Senior Management Accountant/Assistant Financial Controller. Reporting to the Financial Controller this is an opportunity to for someone looking for progression and growth in a business that is expanding quickly. Duties of the role will include: * Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. * Create consolidated financial statements for review by senior management. * Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations. * Analyse expenditure and costs to identify areas for optimisation. * Evaluate the profitability of various business segments. * Implement best practices in financial reporting and analysis. * Collaborate with department budget holders to develop annual budgets and financial forecasts to ensure budgets are delivered in line with financial targets set. * Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis and make recommendations for cost-saving...

The opportunity for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a Finance team in Preston has arisen due to a retirement. Working in a team environment reporting to the Finance Manager you will enjoy working in modern offices, a supportive and rewarding environment where you will thrive in a pro-active and positive company. Offering a competitive package and flexibility on a 4/5 day working week your main weekly duties will include: Responsibility for processing invoices Query resolution both internally and externally Supporting with statement and bank reconciliations Processing payment runs The ideal candidate will currently be working in a Purchase Ledger position with relevant experience and be keen to join a company that offers stability and rewards staff. You will have a flexible and adaptable work ethic with strong IT skills and the knowledge of excel is advantageous. For more information please contact Donna on (phone number removed) or email your CV to for immediate...

We are currently working with a privately-owned SME business who are a well-established in the Lancashire (Preston) area and have had an exceptional year of growth and have expanded their client base into Europe as well as across the most of the UK. They are looking to recruit a Management Accountant who can work alongside the Financial Controller and senior leadership team in producing the month end financials and assist with commercial and strategic decisions. Key Responsibilities as a Management Accountant are:- Assist with the yearend financials and preparation of external audit Produce the month end management accounts pack with supporting commentary Responsible for the management of a small transactional team Oversee the accuracy of all ledgers and cash balances Produce accurate revenue reporting, as well as KPI analysis against budget and forecasting Monitor weekly and monthly commissions Work closely with the non-finance managers to control internal financial...

Our client has experienced rapid growth over the last couple of years, due to the increase in demand for their development and individual designs of their automated product portfolio. They are well established business based in Preston and have recently completed on a couple of acquisitions, which has increased their national coverage and service, however they now look to consolidate and maximise on this investment with focused plans which will inevitably continue with this trajectory. We are currently looking to recruit a Financial Controller to join the business at this exciting time and support the Board of Directors with this growth. The role will look to providing accurate monthly reporting and accountability across the business on all aspects of the financial processing both internally and externally. The role will involve: - Full ownership of the monthly management reporting pack and associated commentary ready for review by the FD Produce monthly variance analysis around...

More2Life is part of the Key Group of companies and has been a pioneering force in the Equity Release market since its launch in 2008. Today, operating from our offices in Preston, we help over 1000 people every month to confidently release cash from their homes, significantly growing year on year to become one of the largest lifetime mortgage lenders in the UK. Our busy Telephone Business Development team are responsible for the production of business from both new and existing relationships. Through networking, they are tasked with prospecting for new introducers whether it be a Bank, Building Society, Affinity Relationship, Solicitor or Accountant. Days are busy; spending time speaking with potential partners explaining our proposition and the true potential of Equity Release for them, their business and their clients and it is really rewarding to know your conversation has added value to them. We are looking for a Telephone Business Development Manager to join our More2Life...

Our client based in Preston is currently looking for a recently qualified ACA/ACCA candidate to join their business in this newly created position of Financial Accounting Manager, who will sit within the Group reporting function and drive forward with effective controls for the internal and external reporting function. Duties will include: - * Preparation of the statutory reports for the UK Group in line with current reporting standards * Streamline the reporting throughout the smaller subsidiaries within the group ensuring consistency * Manage the consolidation process of the Group on a monthly basis * Work closely with the audit process on an internal and external basis, providing recommendations where necessary * Accurate preparation of the statutory reporting and tax for the group of companies * Delivering and influencing continuous improvement of reporting processes across finance * Support the implementation of the new IFRS...

Role: Bookkeeper Location: Preston Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30pm – 5pm Tailor made are excited to be recruiting for an Accountancy practice in Lancashire. They are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join their busy team. You will be a key player in the specialist outsourced finance department for a construction group which has been a client for over 25 years as well as various other clients. You will have experience working in accountancy for the constriction businesses with contractors and large sub-contractors. The Role: * Managing all Bookkeeping duties for SME’s and large clients * Complete accurate VAT returns and review any discrepancies * Undertake full Bookkeeping duties using QuickBooks, Sage One and Xero * Have an awareness and understanding of foreign VAT, different VAT schemes as well as registration and deregistration requirements * Preparation of accounts to trial balance * Bank...

Payroll Specialist | Full or Part-Time | £32,000- £38,000 + Excellent benefits Permanent role Kirkcaldy or Preston or Ripley in Derbyshire Payroll | Wages | CIPP | Payroll Processing | P11Ds | PAYE | Monthly Payroll | Pensions | MS Excel | HMRC | Payroll Supervisor | Payroll Management | Budget responsibility We are working with a fantastic global business in supporting the recruitment for an experienced payroller to join them on a permanent basis. This role joins a great team and is paying up to £35,000 (FTE) + excellent benefits including 25 days holiday, generous pension scheme and a working week of 36.5 hours. Key duties and responsibilities: * Responsible for the operation of the computerised payroll system for monthly pay for the site (up to 500 employees) * Ensuring that employee earnings, statutory and other deductions are correctly calculated, authorised, and paid in a timely manner according to internal and external deadlines. * Ensuring the...

Trevor James is currently working with an accountancy practise based in Preston. This fast-growing firm is seeking a senior accountant to join their team. They offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a 5% employer pension, medical insurance, a health cash plan, and access to a wellbeing portal. In addition, they provide death in service life cover equivalent to 10 times the salary, extensive CPD (Continuing Professional Development) and study support, independent financial assistance, and opportunities for salary sacrifice. The firm also organizes quarterly team-building events and has schemes in place for new client referrals, recruitment incentives, and a rolling time off in lieu (TOIL) program. Essential Role Requirements. * ACA certified (or equivalent) * Minimum 3 years of experience in an accounting firm * Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Xero, QuickBooks, and Practice Accounting software (preferably Digita) * Strong teamwork...