Accounts Assistant (12 Months FTC)

Axon Moore; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-growth SME in Blackburn is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a 12-month fixed term contract, with potential for permanent employment. The role involves various finance tasks, including invoice processing and reconciliations, in a supportive team environment that values professional development.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours (37.5 hours)

Free onsite parking

Company pension

Great benefits

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a finance role.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices for purchase and sales ledger.
• Reconciliation of bank payments and supplier statements.
• Month-end reconciliations and administrative duties.

Skills

Proficient in Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Job description

Accounts Assistant (12 Months FTC) | £27,000- £29,000 | Blackburn | High Growth SME | Flexible Working Patterns & Great Benefits

Axon Moore is working in partnership with a high-growth SME based in Blackburn who are looking to expand their current finance function by adding an Accounts Assistant on a 12 month fixed term contract with the possibility of the role becoming permanent. As Accounts Assistant, you will work with a supportive team leader who cares for your professional development and assist the finance controller directly.

This position provides training from the team leader, however an ideal candidate will have at least 2 years' experience working within a similar finance role and also be proficient in Excel.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Processing invoices for purchase and sales ledger
• Processing bank payments
• Processing receipts & matching to invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Processing refunds
• Bank reconciliations
• Month end reconciliations
• Other ad hoc administrative duties as needed

Required Skills and Experience:

• 2 years' experience within a finance role
• Proficient in Excel
• An ability to meet deadlines and efficiently prioritise workload
• Positive and can-do attitude with an enthusiastic approach to work
• An ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Excellent attention to detail
• Great written and verbal communication

Benefits & Package Include:

• Starting salary up to £29,000
• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours (37.5 hours)
• Free onsite parking
• Company pension
• Plus many other great benefits

"Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Callum Hunt at 07341 001 800 or see our website at www.axonmoore.com ".