Assistant Accountant

Rebus Recruitment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Blackburn is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their small finance team. This role offers the opportunity for career growth and involves maintaining financial records, processing transactions, and supporting year-end audits in a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing training and professional development support

Opportunity for career progression

Positive and inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years accounting experience, ideally in a service-based business.
• Proficient in accounting software.
• Reside within 25 miles of Blackburn.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining financial records and general ledger reconciliations.
• Processing accounts payable and receivable.
• Preparing VAT returns and statutory filings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

AAT Technician or studying towards

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

We are working with a dynamic and forward-thinking professional services firm based in the Blackburn area who are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their small finance team. The company has been well established for over 50 years and has developed and evolved into a well-respected brand.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to grow their career in a supportive and professional environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the firm.

Responsibilities Of The Assistant Accountant Will Include

• Maintaining accurate financial records and general ledger reconciliations
• Processing accounts payable and receivable, including invoice entry, payment runs, and debtor follow-up
• Managing employee expense claims and corporate credit card reconciliations
• Posting and reconciling bank transactions and performing daily cash flow monitoring
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
• Preparing VAT returns and other statutory filings
• Processing client billing, including raising sales invoices and managing work-in-progress reports
• Maintaining fixed asset registers and processing depreciation journals
• Liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders
• Assisting with year-end audits and financial reporting
  
  

Already You Will Have The Following Attributes

• AAT Technician or studying towards (preferable)
• Minimum 3 years accounting experience, ideally within a service-based business
• Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Reside within 25 miles of Blackburn
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and a fabulous benefits package
• Ongoing training and professional development support
• Opportunity for career progression within a reputable firm
• A positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture
  
  

How To Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your accounting career, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and we will get back to you within 7 working days.

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