Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant

Cummins Mellor; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Mellor is seeking an experienced Accounts & Payroll Administrator to provide holiday cover within a busy finance team in Blackburn. This temporary, full-time role involves supporting a broad range of accounting and payroll duties, with emphasis on purchase and sales ledgers, payroll processing, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in accounts roles, strong Excel skills, and an organised, proactive approach. Sage 200 experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeping or Finance Administration.
• Good understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.
• Experience supporting payroll is desirable.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence with spreadsheets.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices and supplier payments.
• Post sales ledger receipts and maintain accurate financial records.
• Handle supplier queries and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Assist with payroll administration and payroll processing.
• Process employee expenses and post transactions to the ledger.
• Maintain cash books and financial records.
• Produce and update sales, stock and purchase reports.
• Maintain weekly and monthly Excel spreadsheets and management reports.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider finance team.
• Support colleagues across the business as required.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Payroll administration

Excel

Sage 200

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Temporary Position | Full Time | Monday - Friday

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper looking for your next temporary opportunity?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business for an Accounts & Payroll Administrator to join their friendly finance team on a temporary basis, providing holiday cover and supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function.

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. If you enjoy rolling your sleeves up, working across multiple areas of finance and being part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As the Accounts & Payroll Administrator, you'll play an important role supporting the finance team with a broad range of accounting and payroll duties, ensuring everything continues to run smoothly during a period of holiday cover.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Processing purchase ledger invoices and supplier payments.
• Posting sales ledger receipts and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Handling supplier queries and resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Assisting with payroll administration and payroll processing.
• Processing employee expenses and posting transactions to the ledger.
• Maintaining cash books and financial records.
• Producing and updating sales, stock and purchase reports.
• Maintaining weekly and monthly Excel spreadsheets and management reports.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider finance team.
• Supporting colleagues across the business as required.

About You

You’ll be organised, proactive and comfortable working independently within a busy finance environment.

We're looking for someone with:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeping or Finance Administration role.
• A good understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.
• Experience supporting payroll or payroll administration (highly desirable).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with spreadsheets.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks.
• A positive, flexible attitude and a willingness to help wherever needed.
• Experience using Sage 200 would be advantageous but isn't essential.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time temporary assignment (37.5 hours per week).
• Monday-Friday working hours with some flexibility around start and finish times.
• A varied role within a supportive finance team.
• The opportunity to gain experience within a successful and growing business.
• Immediate start available.