About this role
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 invoicesMatching invoices against purchase orders and delivery notesManaging supplier accounts and dealing with queriesRequesting and reconciling supplier statementsSupporting month end and keeping the Purchase Ledger accurate and up to dateMonitoring outstanding invoices and supporting GRNIAssisting with BACS payment runsCompleting regular reconciliations and investigating any differencesSupporting supplier queries and returnsAssisting with year end and audit requirementsProviding support across the wider finance teamIdentifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencyAd hoc finance duties as required What we’re looking for
Previous experience within Purchase Ledger, Accounts Assistant or a similar transactional finance roleComfortable working with high volumes of invoices and transactionsExperience of supplier account management and reconciliationsGood attention to detail and a methodical approachConfident using Microsoft Excel and finance systemsAble to manage your own workload and work to deadlinesSomeone who takes ownership and is happy to investigate and resolve issuesA proactive approach with an interest in improving processes What’s on offer?
£30,000 - £32,000 salary22 days holiday, increasing with length of serviceCompany pension schemeLife insurance of twice your annual salaryCashback healthcare planDiscounts on company productsAccess to a range of retail and high street discountsPermanent, full-time positionA busy and varied finance roleThe 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.