Bookkeeper in Blackburn

Bookkeeper in Blackburn

Blackburn Temporary 23850 - 29150 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Cummins Mellor Recruitment Careers

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support the finance team with accounting and payroll duties in a varied role.
  • Company: Join a well-established and growing business with a friendly finance team.
  • Benefits: Part-time hours, flexible working days, and valuable experience.
  • Other info: Immediate start available for a one-month temporary assignment.
  • Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in finance while being part of a supportive team.
  • Qualifications: Experience in bookkeeping or finance administration and strong Excel skills.

The predicted salary is between 23850 - 29150 Β£ per year.

Temporary Position | Part Time | 1 Month | 3 Days Per Week

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper looking for a short-term, part-time temporary opportunity?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business for an

Accounts & Payroll Administrator to join their friendly finance team on a temporary basis for around one month, working 3 days per week .

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same.

If you enjoy rolling your sleeves up, working across multiple areas of finance and being part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As the Accounts & Payroll Administrator, you'll play an important role supporting the finance team with a broad range of accounting and payroll duties, helping to keep everything running smoothly throughout the assignment.

Your day-to-day will include

  • Processing purchase ledger invoices and supplier payments.
  • Posting sales ledger receipts and maintaining accurate financial records.
  • Handling supplier queries and resolving invoice discrepancies.
  • Assisting with payroll administration and payroll processing.
  • Processing employee expenses and posting transactions to the ledger.
  • Maintaining cash books and financial records.
  • Producing and updating sales, stock and purchase reports.
  • Maintaining weekly and monthly Excel spreadsheets and management reports.
  • Providing general administrative support to the wider finance team.
  • Supporting colleagues across the business as required.

About You

You'll be organised, proactive and comfortable working independently within a busy finance environment.

We're looking for someone with

  • Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeping or Finance Administration role.
  • A good understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.
  • Experience supporting payroll or payroll administration is highly desirable.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with spreadsheets.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • The ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks.
  • A positive, flexible attitude and a willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Experience using Sage 200 would be advantageous but isn't essential.

What's on Offer?

1 month temporary assignment.

Part-time hours, 3 days per week.

  • Flexible working days to be discussed.
  • A varied role within a supportive finance team.
  • The opportunity to gain further experience within a successful and growing business.
  • Immediate start available.

Interested?

If you're immediately available and looking for a short-term, part-time assignment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact the Accountancy & Finance team at Cummins Mellor Recruitment for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.

Bookkeeper in Blackburn employer: Cummins Mellor Recruitment Careers

Join a thriving financial services business in Blackburn as a Credit Coordinator, where you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to your professional growth. With a focus on employee development, we offer comprehensive training, a clear career progression path, and a positive work culture that values attention to detail and customer service. Enjoy competitive benefits including 25 days holiday, a pension scheme, and the flexibility of hybrid working after training, all while contributing to a dynamic credit function.

Cummins Mellor Recruitment Careers

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Cummins Mellor Recruitment Careers Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Bookkeeper in Blackburn

Accounts Administration
Bookkeeping
Payroll Administration
Purchase Ledger Processing
Sales Ledger Management
Financial Record Keeping
Supplier Query Resolution