Assistant Accountant

Michael Page • Permanent • Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, England, United Kingdom • £32k - £38k / year • 1d ago

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.

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