Accounts Assistant

Preston (Hybrid) Full‑time | Permanent Salary: £26,090

About us

More2Life is part of the Key Group, one of the UK's leading later life lending businesses. Since 2008, we've helped thousands of customers unlock the value in their homes and enjoy a better retirement.

We're now looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our busy and friendly Transactional Finance team based in Preston. If you're accurate, organised and looking to develop your finance career in a supportive environment, this role could be a great next step.

The Role

As an Accounts Assistant, you'll help ensure More2Life's financial transactions are processed accurately and on time. You'll be involved in daily reconciliations, data checking, and working with both internal teams and external funders.

This role is perfect for someone with existing finance experience or someone studying AAT/CIMA who wants to grow in a fast‑paced financial services environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Processing system‑generated financial files Monitoring fund requests and reconciling facility balances Preparing and sending daily bank reconciliations Liaising with external funders to support contractual requirements Posting financial transactions across multiple companies Producing broker commission payments and statements Supporting and improving financial controls Performing reconciliations and data analysis Helping develop new processes and procedures when neededWhat We're Looking For

Experience using computerised accounting systems Experience posting to Nominal, Sales and Purchase ledgers Understanding of P&L and balance sheet statements Strong communication and customer service skills Confidence working with deadlines and high‑volume tasks Good Microsoft Office experience (especially Excel) Working towards or interested in AAT/CIMA Great attention to detail and a proactive approach Able to work independently and as part of a teamMost importantly, you'll align with our ASPIRE values: Ambitious, Supportive, Personal, Integrity‑led, Responsive, Expert.

What You'll Get

23 days holiday, rising to 28 with service Holiday purchase scheme 1 Charity Day + 1 Wellbeing Day Generous pension (5% employee / 8% employer) Simply Health cover Life assurance Hybrid working (once trained) Development and progression opportunitiesReady to Apply?

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply to find out more