Accounts Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Accounting
Accounting Assistant, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk
Accounts Assistant / Burnley / £28,000 – £31,000 / Permanent / Full Time / Excellent Benefits
Accounts Assistant Benefits- Competitive salary £28,000 – £31,000 DOE
- Permanent, full-time position
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Holiday entitlement
- Training and development opportunities
- Supportive working environment
Role Overview
NC Associates are currently recruiting an experienced Accounts Assistant for a well-established organisation based in the Burnley area.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant looking to take on a varied and hands-on role within a busy finance department.
The successful Accounts Assistant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting function, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations, invoice processing, payment allocation and month-end support.
We are looking for a proactive and organised Accounts Assistant who has a good understanding of accounting processes, enjoys working with numbers and is confident managing multiple finance tasks.
This position would suit an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a stable, long-term opportunity within a supportive organisation.
Accounts Assistant Responsibilities- Processing high volumes of purchase and sales invoices
- Maintaining and updating purchase and sales ledger accounts
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
- Completing bank and account reconciliations
- Processing supplier payments and customer receipts
- Allocating incoming payments accurately
- Assisting with credit control and outstanding customer balances
- Handling supplier and customer account queries
- Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
- Assisting with month-end procedures and journal entries
- Preparing financial reports and maintaining Excel spreadsheets
- Monitoring and maintaining accurate accounting records
- Investigating invoice and payment discrepancies
- Supporting the wider finance team with general accounting duties
- Ensuring financial information is processed accurately and within deadlines
- Previous experience working as an Accounts Assistant
, Finance Assistant or Accounts Administrator - Strong understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes
- Experience processing invoices, payments and receipts
- Confident completing supplier and bank reconciliations
- Good understanding of day-to-day accounting procedures
- Experience using accounting software
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
- Confident communicating with suppliers and customers
- AAT qualification advantageous but not essential
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