Accounts Assistant

Hays PLC; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant to join their growing team in Blackburn. This full-time, temporary role involves critical accounting tasks such as processing invoices, managing customer payments, and supporting month-end reconciliations. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified or have relevant experience, with essential skills in Sage and Excel. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits including hybrid working arrangements and generous holiday entitlement. If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare cash plan

Hybrid working

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or equivalent experience is essential.
• Experience with Sage and intermediate Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Process 50-100+ invoices weekly and generate sales invoices.
• Assist with month-end duties like cashbook reconciliation and accruals.

Skills

AAT qualified

Sage

Excel (intermediate level, vlookups)

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant | Temporary | Full time | Blackburn | Hybrid | Up to £14 per hour

Your new company

I am working with a thriving family run business, based in Blackburn who are now looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team on a temporary and full-time basis. This business has recently expanded their offices due to the acquisition of a new business.

Your new role

As Accounts Assistant, you will report into the Finance Director and be responsible for supporting the team in the daily accounting tasks. Your role will involve processing 50-100+ invoices per week, matching the invoices to the correct PO, generating 50+ sales invoices per week and chasing any outstanding payments with existing customers. You will be assisting the team with month end duties such as cashbook reconciliation, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful for this role, you will be AAT qualified (or qualified by experience) and have worked in a similar role previously. Experience of working on Sage is essential, with the ability to use Excel to an intermediate level inclusive of vlookups.

What you'll get in return

In return for this, you will be offered a full-time salary of £26,000 per annum. Alongside this, you are offered a range of benefits including 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, healthcare cash plan, hybrid working and parking onsite.

What you need to do now

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