Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant in Blackburn

Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant in Blackburn

Blackburn Full-Time 25000 - 28000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Cummins Mellor

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support the finance team with accounting and payroll duties in a dynamic role.
  • Company: Join a well-established and growing business with a friendly finance team.
  • Benefits: Full-time hours, flexible schedule, and valuable experience in finance.
  • Other info: Immediate start available for a varied role with career growth potential.
  • Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and make a real impact in a supportive environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in accounts or bookkeeping, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail.

The predicted salary is between 25000 - 28000 £ per year.

Temporary Position | Full Time | Monday - Friday

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper looking for your next 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, providing holiday cover and supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function.

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, ensuring everything continues to run smoothly during a period of holiday cover.

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 (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?

  • Full-time temporary assignment (37.5 hours per week).
  • Monday-Friday working hours with some flexibility around start and finish times.
  • A varied role within a supportive finance team.
  • The opportunity to gain experience within a successful and growing business.
  • Immediate start available.
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Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant in Blackburn employer: Cummins Mellor

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Contact Details:

Cummins Mellor Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant in Blackburn

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