Assistant Accountant

Location:

Blackburn

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Pattern:
Office‑Base

• Processing purchase ledger invoices and supplier payments.
• Raising and processing sales ledger invoices.
• Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assisting with credit control and resolving supplier and customer queries.
• Preparing and updating the weekly financial reporting pack.
• Collating payroll information and submitting payroll data to our external payroll provider.
• Supporting month‑end processes and assisting with management accounts preparation.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring documentation is correctly filed.
• Providing administrative and financial support to the wider finance team.
• Assisting with ad‑hoc finance projects and general office duties.

• Previous experience working in an Accounts Assistant/ Assistant Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant.
• Hands‑on experience using Sage 50 Accounts.
• A solid understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliation processes.
• Experience processing invoices and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach to work.

• A salary of £32,000 - £38,000 per annum
• Full‑time office‑based working
• Company pension / holidays / life assurance
• On‑site parking
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing business
• The opportunity to work within one of the UK’s leading privately‑owned businesses