Graduate Accounts Assistant (with CIMA)

This well-established, family-owned global manufacturing company, based in Preston, supplies a global client base, supporting critical industries worldwide. They are renowned for their engineering excellence, responsive customer service, and commitment to long-term partnerships. The company maintains a supportive, collaborative culture that spans all levels of the organisation in all countries, with down to earth friendly people throughout.

Your Duties

With a European turnover of up to 20 million, the UK Finance team in is responsible for producing individual entity accounts and their consolidation. This Accounts Assistant job will report directly to the experienced Management Accountant, who also leads the team with strong links to the FD. The role focuses on supporting all aspects of transactional accounting, with clear opportunities for progression and increasing responsibility up to becoming a management accountant.

• As part of the team’s long-term succession planning, this position offers continuous professional development and career growth, including CIMA support.
• The successful candidate must be motivated to study and eager to build a career in finance.
• An Accountancy degree and proven commitment to learning are essential.
• Experience in a finance-related role is derirable but not essential.

This is a full-time, office-based role, offering friendly working hours with flexibility. You’ll be learning directly from the Finance team and leadership, including a supportive Finance Director who is dedicated to your growth.

Full study support is provided for CIMA will be provided and salary is negotiable depending on experience.