Accounts Assistant – Stable Finance Role with Training & Pension

NC Associates Ltd; Burnley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Holiday entitlement

Training and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Job summary

NC Associates Ltd, based in Burnley, is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant for a busy finance team. You will support day-to-day accounting activities including purchase and sales ledgers, reconciliations, and invoice processing, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.

AAT is advantageous but not essential; on-site parking and a strong development path are offered. The role is permanent and full-time, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Accounts Administrator
• Strong understanding of purchase and sales ledgers
• Experience processing invoices, payments and receipts
• Confident completing supplier and bank reconciliations
• Good understanding of day-to-day accounting procedures
• Experience using accounting software
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of purchase and sales invoices
• Maintain and update purchase and sales ledger accounts
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Complete bank and account reconciliations
• Process supplier payments and customer receipts
• Allocate incoming payments accurately
• Assist with credit control and outstanding balances
• Handle supplier and customer account queries
• Assist with month-end procedures and journal entries
• Prepare financial reports and maintain Excel spreadsheets
• Monitor and maintain accurate accounting records
• Investigate invoice and payment discrepancies
• Support wider finance team with general duties
• Ensure financial information is processed accurately and on time

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

AAT qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

NC Associates Ltd, based in Burnley, is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant for a busy finance team. You will support day-to-day accounting activities including purchase and sales ledgers, reconciliations, and invoice processing, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.

AAT is advantageous but not essential; on-site parking and a strong development path are offered. The role is permanent and full-time, with a competitive salary and benefits package.