Assistant Accountant

Cummins Mellor Group; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary quarterly bonus

Health Cash Plan

Annual leave purchase scheme

Increased annual leave with length of

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Company-funded Employee Assistance

Secure on-site parking

Regular team events and company meals

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cummins Mellor Group in the Lancaster area is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join a supportive finance team. You'll handle transactional finance, purchase ledger, reconciliations, and help with month-end processes, gaining exposure across the function.

The role offers training, ownership, and a path to develop accounting expertise within a growing business. AAT qualification or progress towards AAT is preferred, with strong Excel and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified, studying towards AAT, part-qualified or QBE with relevant finance experience.
• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role, ideally covering purchase ledger, reconciliations or credit control.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Confident using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and an organised approach.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to build relationships across the business.
• Someone proactive, reliable and happy to get involved in different areas of the finance function.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase ledger invoices and ensuring they are accurately recorded.
• Managing supplier queries and assisting with payment processes.
• Supporting credit control, monitoring outstanding balances and following up overdue payments.
• Completing regular bank, supplier and other account reconciliations.
• Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies.
• Posting journals and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Supporting the month-end process and wider finance team as required.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and helping ensure financial procedures are followed.

Skills

AAT experience

Excel

Finance systems

Double-entry bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification or studying towards AAT

Job description

Up to £35,000 | Lancaster area

We're working with a successful and growing business looking to strengthen its finance team with the appointment of an Assistant Accountant.

This is a great opportunity to join an established business with ambitious plans for the future, becoming part of a supportive finance team where you'll be encouraged to take ownership, build your experience and develop your career.

The role will offer a varied mix of transactional finance and day-to-day accounting responsibilities, working closely with the wider finance team and supporting the smooth running of the department.

What you'll be doing

• Processing purchase ledger invoices and ensuring they are accurately recorded.
• Managing supplier queries and assisting with payment processes.
• Supporting credit control, monitoring outstanding balances and following up overdue payments.
• Completing regular bank, supplier and other account reconciliations.
• Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies.
• Posting journals and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Supporting the month-end process and wider finance team as required.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and helping ensure financial procedures are followed.

What you'll ideally bring

• AAT qualified, studying towards AAT, part-qualified or QBE with relevant finance experience.
• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role, ideally covering purchase ledger, reconciliations or credit control.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Confident using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and an organised approach.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to build relationships across the business.
• Someone proactive, reliable and happy to get involved in different areas of the finance function.

What's on offer

• Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience.
• Discretionary quarterly bonus.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Annual leave purchase scheme, with the option to buy up to five additional days.
• Increased annual leave with length of service.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay with length of service.
• Company-funded Employee Assistance Programme.
• Secure on-site parking.
• Regular team events and company lunches.
• Opportunities for career development.

Interested?

This is a lovely opportunity for someone looking to build on their existing finance experience and join a growing business where they can make a genuine contribution.

Whether you're an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next move or someone looking to take the next step in your finance career, we'd love to hear from you.