Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Location: Blackburn
Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Pattern: Office-Base

Client Details

We are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Assistant Accountant to join a growing business based in Blackburn. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting career within a supportive and collaborative finance team.

Description

The key responsibilities of an Assistant Accountant will include:

• 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.

Profile

The successful Assistant Accountant will have:

• 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.

Job Offer

• 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.