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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. We are hiring for an Accounts Assistant to join our busy transactional finance team. As our Accounts Assistant you will be responsible for ensuring that all more2life financial transactions within your remit are accounted for accurately and on a timely basis and to support key stakeholders as and when required. Main duties and responsibilities; To process system generated interface files To monitor fund requests and reconcile facility balances To produce daily bank reconciliations to send to external stakeholders To liaise with external funders to meet contractual requirements To post financial transactions into the accounting system in a timely and accurate manner into multiple companies To produce broker commission payments and statements To maintain and where possible improve robust financial controls To perform various analyses and reconciliations of company data To establish and develop new processes, procedures and reconciliations when required by the business Key knowledge, skills and experience: Experience of computerized accounting systems. Experience of posting to multiple company Nominal, Sales and Purchase ledgers. Experience of working with Profit & Loss balance sheet statements. Experience of dealing with internal and external customers in an effective manner. Experience of working within strict accounting deadlines. Experience of working with Microsoft Office packages. Will hold or be working towards a recognised accounting qualification (AAT, CIMA etc.). Willingness to use initiative and work without detailed instructions. Ability to plan workload effectively and work alone or as part of a team. Awareness of the importance of processing and posting data accurately. Most of all we look for people who display and work around the core values of our business: Ambitious - to break ground to help our customers enjoy a better retirement. Supportive - relationships are key to everything we do. Personal - going above and beyond to offer exceptional service. Integrity - honest, true and transparent in all our relationships. Responsive - whatever the challenge we'll deliver the right result. Expert - experts in our field, our thirst for knowledge never stops Benefits: 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Rising to 28 based on length of service. Additional holiday purchase scheme 1 charity day Tier 1 pension (5% Employee, 8% Employer) Simply Health Life Assurance
Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant - Firm of Accountants - Preston Outsourced cloud book-keeping for a variety of clients. Preparation of Vat Returns and submission to HMRC following client approval. Proficient use of Cloud systems in all activities, providing training and support to clients both at their premises and remotely. Key Tasks Analysing client transactions, particularly in relation to bank and cash. Completing Bank reconciliations, liaising with clients via phone and email to obtain missing information and explanations for transactions within the records. Providing book-keeping services to clients, along with completion of VAT returns. Ensure the Senior Business Accounts Manager or relevant senior staff member associated with the client is kept informed of progress and that accurate time records are maintained for billing purposes. Use of Cloud systems in above - e.g., Dext, Xero and Quickbooks. Conduct training of clients in use of Cloud systems and attend their premises to assist with same; dealing with telephone queries in use of systems. Some assistance with statutory accounts preparation may be required from time to time. We are seeking a candidate who has Bookkeeping experience working in an Accountancy Practice. Please ensure that you have over 1.5 to 2 years experience of working as a Bookkeeper for a firm of Accountants to apply for this role. We look forward to receiving your application.