account representative Preston, North West England, England
Job description
Our business is truly special; we are a group of companies operating in the construction, water, civil engineering, property development and facilities management sectors, with a turnover in excess of £200m, we employ c850 people. Our reputation is built upon our Chairman’s founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted. Wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focused, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.
What we’re looking for?
We have a rare opportunity for an Accounts Assistant (part - time working three or four days per week) to join our team. You will focus will be on the maintenance of accounting records for a number of business entities, bank transfers and cash book management, whilst providing support to other areas of the department as and when needed. You will have relevant experience in purchase ledger and have a solid understanding of VAT. It is essential that you have excellent IT skills in particular Microsoft Excel. It goes without saying you will be organised have outstanding time management skills along with a methodical approach, and exceptional attention to detail. In addition, you will have excellent communication skills both oral and written and build relationships with ease. We need your positive attitude and skills to complement our team.
In return we offer...
- Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service
- Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
- Hybrid Working - the ability to work from home a day or two per week
- Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
- Onsite Nursery – we have a subsidised nursery on site at Head office
- Onsite gym – we have a gym on site at Head Office – free to use
- Company Doctor – for when you can’t get to see your own or if you have any health concerns
- BUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)
- Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
- Health Plans – optional, including dental, cash health plans and critical illness
- EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
- Mental Health support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
- Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
- Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing
- A wide range of enhanced benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance
Our Core Values are: Respect | Trust & Integrity | Quality | Talent | Reliability
At Eric Wright Group, our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who share of values, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.
The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and clients and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.
