Accounts Assistant

Remarkable Jobs Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in Blackburn is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. The role involves managing purchase ledger, bank reconciliations, and supporting payroll input. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years' experience in a similar role, be confident with Sage and Microsoft Excel, and possess good communication skills. AAT qualification is desirable. This full-time position offers a salary of £25,000 - £28,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar Accounts Assistant or finance support role.
• Confident using Sage and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of purchase ledger and bank reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger, including invoice matching and coding.
• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Update financial schedules using Excel.

Skills

Sage usage

Microsoft Excel

Purchase ledger knowledge

Bank reconciliations

Education

AAT qualification or working towards

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Blackburn (BB2)

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 (DOE)

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 5:00pm, 30-minute lunch break)

Work Location: Office-based

Full time / Permanent

Remarkable Jobs are recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Blackburn.

This is a varied role working closely with the Payroll Manager and Finance Team to ensure day-to-day financial operations run smoothly.

Accounts Assistant Role:

As an Accounts Assistant, you will be involved in a wide range of accounting duties including Sage inputting, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records. You will also support payroll input to assist the Payroll Manager during busy periods.

Accounts Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Process and manage the purchase ledger, including invoice matching, batching, and coding
• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies
• Update and maintain financial schedules using Excel
• Assist with Sage inputting for various ledgers
• Support the Payroll Manager by inputting payroll data accurately and on time
• General administrative tasks to support the finance function

What They Are Looking For:

Essential:

• Experience in a similar Accounts Assistant or finance support role (Circa 3+ years)
• Confident using Sage and Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of purchase ledger and bank reconciliations
• Basic understanding or experience of payroll inputting

Desirable:

• Exposure to supporting monthly payroll cycles
• AAT qualification or working towards it

Accounts Assistant Key Attributes:

• Organised, accurate, and methodical
• Comfortable working to deadlines and managing own workload
• Good communication skills and a team player

If you're looking to join a friendly team in a hands-on finance role based in Blackburn, we'd love to hear from you.