Accounts Assistant

Cummins Mellor; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-run property business as an Accounts Assistant in Blackburn. This role offers a chance to thrive in a dynamic environment where you'll handle invoicing, reconciliations, and support financial processes, perfect for someone with experience in finance, particularly within the property sector.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Free Parking

Death in Service benefits

Opportunity for long-term development

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in finance/accounts support role.
• Exposure to property sector, particularly industrial/commercial assets.
• Discretionary bonus and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and payments, reconcile bank accounts.
• Assist with rent and service charge reconciliations.
• Prepare income and expenditure reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Excel skills

Education

AAT qualified or studying ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Property management systems (e.g., Qube, MRI, Yardi)

Job description

We’re working with a successful, family-run property business that’s rapidly expanding its portfolio of industrial and commercial assets across the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated Accounts Assistant to join a fast-paced, dynamic working environment where everyone plays a key role in the business’s continued success.

The company has built a reputation for agility, entrepreneurial thinking, and a hands-on, team-oriented culture. If you're someone who thrives in a busy, collaborative atmosphere and enjoys variety in your day-to-day tasks, this could be the perfect fit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices, payments, and reconcile bank accounts
• Assist with rent and service charge reconciliations
• Maintain accurate tenant ledgers and support credit control
• Prepare regular income and expenditure reports
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners (surveyors, auditors, etc.)
• Support month-end processes and VAT returns
• Ensure financial data is recorded in line with company policies

Candidate Requirements:

• 2+ years’ experience in a similar finance/accounts support role
• Exposure to the property sector, particularly industrial/commercial assets
• Familiarity with property management systems (e.g., Qube, MRI, Yardi, or similar)
• AAT qualified or currently studying towards a professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA)
• Strong attention to detail and good Excel skills
• Excellent communication and time management abilities

What’s on Offer:

• Join a well-established and growing property investment business
• Discretionary bonus
• Free Parking
• Death in Service benefits
• A collaborative, professional working environment
• Opportunity for long-term development within the company

If you are interested in exploring this opportunity please contact Kiera on 01254 311473 or email at [e-mail]