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Assistant Accountant
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Location: Blackburn
Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Pattern: Office-Based
Client Details
We are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Assistant Accountant to join a growing business based in Blackburn. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting career within a supportive and collaborative finance team.
Description
The key responsibilities of an Assistant Accountant will include:
- Processing purchase ledger invoices and supplier payments.
- Raising and processing sales ledger invoices.
- Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Assisting with credit control and resolving supplier and customer queries.
- Preparing and updating the weekly financial reporting pack.
- Collating payroll information and submitting payroll data to our external payroll provider.
- Supporting month-end processes and assisting with management accounts preparation.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring documentation is correctly filed.
- Providing administrative and financial support to the wider finance team.
- Assisting with ad hoc finance projects and general office duties.
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The Successful Assistant Accountant Will Have
- Previous experience working in an Accounts Assistant/ Assistant Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant.
- Hands-on experience using Sage 50 Accounts.
- A solid understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliation processes.
- Experience processing invoices and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- The ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach to work.
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Job Offer
- A salary of £32,000 - £38,000 per annum
- Full time office based working
- Company pension / holidays / life assurance
- On-site parking.
- Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing business.
- The opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading privately owned businesses.
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