Assistant Accountant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Assistant Accountant to join their expanding team in Blackburn. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support financial reporting, manage accounts payable and receivable, and ensure timely payments to suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for accounting, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail. In return, enjoy a competitive benefits package, including study support for CIMA/ACCA, generous holiday allowances, and health care benefits. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension plan

Health care

Death in service benefits

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounting role is essential.
• Passion for accounting and strong communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing balance sheets and profit & loss accounts.
• Support accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and assist in audits.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

CIMA/ACCA Certification

Job description

Our well known client based in Blackburn, are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Accountant. This company has expanded massively over the past 10 years and needs a strong Assistant Accountant to join and support the accounts team.

Duties Include:

• Assisting in the preparation of balance sheets, profit & loss accounts, and other key financial reports.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure payments to suppliers are processed on time and supplier accounts are reconciled.
• Help prepare tax returns, including VAT and other relevant filings.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and ensure accurate inventory and WIP valuation.
• Verify and reconcile stock, ensuring accurate valuations and addressing any discrepancies.
• Work closely with the Stock team to ensure system-to-floor checks, quarantine movement authorisations, and inventory audits are completed in line with company policies.
• Assist in the timely closing of accounts and preparation for audits.

Ideally, you will have worked in a similar role and are looking for the next step up within your career. The client will pay for study (CIMA/ACCA) should you wish to study. You need to have a real passion for accounting, be a good team player, a strong communicator, and have an eye for detail.

In return, you will receive 22 days of holidays plus bank holidays, raising to 25 days over time, good pension, health care, and death in service, retail discounts, and other great discounts.

If you are a strong Assistant Accountant looking for a new and exciting challenge, please apply to Tammy Smith now.