Account Assistant

The Business

We’re recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team within a growing business in Blackburn.
This is a varied, hands-on role offering exposure across purchase ledger, reconciliations, payments, month-end and wider finance activities. It would suit someone who enjoys an all-round finance position and is looking to continue developing their accounting experience.
 

The Role

• Support the Finance Manager with day-to-day finance activities and month-end processes.
• Process purchase invoices, including three-way matching, coding and resolving discrepancies.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and ensure supplier accounts are accurate and up to date.
• Assist with BACS payment runs and monitor outstanding invoices and GRNI.
• Prepare merchant and retail reconciliations across multiple income streams.
• Manage supplier returns, credits and refunds, liaising with suppliers and internal teams where required.
• Support wider month-end and year-end audit activities.
• Provide general finance support and undertake ad hoc duties across the department.

Person

• Previous experience within purchase ledger, invoice processing and reconciliations.
• Comfortable working within a high-volume, fast-paced finance environment.
• Previous experience within manufacturing would be advantageous, but is not essential.
• Confident working with financial controls and following established processes.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• A confident communicator, comfortable liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and finance/ERP systems.

Benefits

• Salary up to £35K DOE
• Early Friday finish
• Opportunity to join a growing business with opportunity to progress.