Finance Assistant

Are you passionate about building a long-term career in finance and eager to learn from an experienced team?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global, family-owned manufacturing business based in Preston — a company that combines the stability of a worldwide operation with the supportive culture of a close-knit

With a European turnover of around £12 million, this well-established engineering firm supplies and distributes tailored solutions across a wide range of industrial sectors. They’re known for their technical expertise, outstanding customer service, and commitment to long-term client partnerships.

Still proudly family-owned, the business maintains a uniquely collaborative and friendly working environment where people at every level are respected and supported. The finance team in Preston produces accounts for several European entities and consolidates them into one group — offering great exposure and development potential for the right person.

Working closely with the experienced Management Accountant (who also leads the team), you’ll take ownership of transactional finance duties while learning the ropes and gradually increasing your responsibilities as part of the department’s long-term succession planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting with day-to-day finance administration

• Processing invoices and maintaining accurate records

• Assisting with bank reconciliations and payment runs

• Supporting month-end tasks and reporting

• Working on ad-hoc finance projects with the wider team

• Learning from experienced colleagues to grow into more advanced responsibilities

• Someone who is either already studying or keen to start studying AAT, with long-term ambitions to progress into higher qualifications (CIMA/ACCA)

• A good standard of education and a clear commitment to self-development

• Some finance experience (either in a previous role or through education) is essential

• A proactive, positive attitude with the willingness to learn and ask questions

• Happy to work in the office full-time to benefit from on-the-job training and mentoring

• Full study support (AAT and onward to CIMA or ACCA)

• Salary up to £30,000

• Friendly, supportive finance team and hands-on mentorship

• Flexibility with working hours to support work-life balance

• Opportunities to grow into a more senior role as part of a structured succession plan

• The chance to work in a global business with a local, family feel

If you’re ready to build a career in finance and want to learn in a positive, collaborative environment, I’d love to hear from you. Click apply now or contact us directly to find out more.