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We’re recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team within a growing business in Blackburn.
This is a varied, hands-on role offering exposure across purchase ledger, reconciliations, payments, month-end and wider finance activities. It would suit someone who enjoys an all-round finance position and is looking to continue developing their accounting experience.


The Role
*Support the Finance Manager with day-to-day finance activities and month-end processes.
*Process purchase invoices, including three-way matching, coding and resolving discrepancies.
*Complete supplier statement reconciliations and ensure supplier accounts are accurate and up to date.
*Assist with BACS payment runs and monitor outstanding invoices and GRNI.
*Prepare merchant and retail reconciliations across multiple income streams.
*Manage supplier returns, credits and refunds, liaising with suppliers and internal teams where required.
*Support wider month-end and year-end audit activities.
*Provide general finance support and undertake ad hoc duties across the department.

Person
*Previous experience within purchase ledger, invoice processing and reconciliations.
*Comfortable working within a high-volume, fast-paced finance environment.
*Previous experience within manufacturing would be advantageous, but is not essential.
*Confident working with financial controls and following established processes.
*Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
*A confident communicator, comfortable liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
*Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and finance/ERP systems.

Benefits
*Salary up to £35K DOE
*Early Friday finish
*Opportunity to join a growing business with opportunity to progress.