Accounts Assistant - 12 Month Contract

Accounts Assistant

• Up to 20k
• Blackburn
• 12 month Contract, high possibility of going permanent

My client is looking for an all round Accounts Assistant to become an integral part of their Finance team, this role is a 12 month contract however there is a high possibility of it becoming permanent, very good opportunity to get your foot in the door! As part of the role you will have responsibility of the following

• Process day to day purchase ledger transactions and address outstanding queries in a timely manner.
• To reconcile control accounts, resolve issues quickly and report status to the Transaction Services Manager.
• To provide accurate Purchase and Sales ledger records ensuring the accuracy of supplier & Customer balances in the accounting records.
• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices
• Assisting with weekly payment runs
• Managing a portfolio of live Customer & Supplier Accounts
• Cash Posting and Allocations
• Liaising with internal and external Customers and suppliers at all levels
• Assisting with Internal Audits
• To ensure confidential storage of financial documentation. Ensuring financial records are current
• To ensure tidy and orderly records are maintained.

This is a great opportunity for somebody with all round accounts experience.

The ideal candidate:

• A good knowledge and understanding of the purchase ledger function with a minimum of 12 months experience in a similar role
• Experience of Sales Ledger and cash allocation.
• Knowledge of processing stock invoices and credits, reconciling supplier statements
• Good Excel Skills and competent on computerised accounting systems
• Confident and adaptable

If you are an excellent team-worker and can show your own initiative please don't hesitate to send your CV to