Senior Accounts Assistant

Cummins Mellor; Darwen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Cashback healthcare plan

Discounts on products and retail

Job summary

Cummins Mellor are seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant to join their Blackburn finance team. This busy role concentrates on Purchase Ledger, processing a high volume of supplier invoices and ensuring accuracy and timely payments.

You’ll also handle reconciliations, month-end support, and assist with year-end and audits, while providing support across the wider finance function. Salary £30,000–£32,000; 22 days holiday, company pension, life insurance and a cashback healthcare plan.

Qualifications

• Purchase Ledger experience in transactional finance.
• Experience with supplier account management and reconciliations.
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• Able to manage workload and work to deadlines.
• Proactive with process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices.
• Matching invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Managing supplier accounts and dealing with queries.
• Requesting and reconciling supplier statements.
• Supporting month end and keeping the Purchase Ledger accurate and up to date.
• Monitoring outstanding invoices and supporting GRNI.
• Assisting with BACS payment runs.
• Completing regular reconciliations and investigating differences.
• Supporting supplier queries and returns.
• Assisting with year end and audit requirements.
• Providing support across the wider finance team.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Ad hoc finance duties as required.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Excel

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Senior Accounts Assistant | Blackburn |£30,000 - £32,000

Cummins Mellor are working with an established business in Blackburn who are looking to add a Senior Accounts Assistant to their finance team.

This is a busy role with a strong focus on Purchase Ledger, so you’ll need to be comfortable working with high volumes, keeping things accurate and making sure everything is dealt with on time.

Alongside the Purchase Ledger, you’ll also be involved in reconciliations and supporting the wider finance function, making this a varied role for someone who enjoys being hands-on.

The Role

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices
• Matching invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes
• Managing supplier accounts and dealing with queries
• Requesting and reconciling supplier statements
• Supporting month end and keeping the Purchase Ledger accurate and up to date
• Monitoring outstanding invoices and supporting GRNI
• Assisting with BACS payment runs
• Completing regular reconciliations and investigating any differences
• Supporting supplier queries and returns
• Assisting with year end and audit requirements
• Providing support across the wider finance team
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency
• Ad hoc finance duties as required

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience within Purchase Ledger, Accounts Assistant or a similar transactional finance role
• Comfortable working with high volumes of invoices and transactions
• Experience of supplier account management and reconciliations
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and finance systems
• Able to manage your own workload and work to deadlines
• Someone who takes ownership and is happy to investigate and resolve issues
• A proactive approach with an interest in improving processes

What’s on offer?

• £30,000 - £32,000 salary
• 22 days holiday, increasing with length of service
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance of twice your annual salary
• Cashback healthcare plan
• Discounts on company products
• Access to a range of retail and high street discounts
• Permanent, full-time position
• A busy and varied finance role
• The opportunity to develop your wider finance skills

If you’re an experienced Accounts Assistant who enjoys working in a busy environment and is ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.