Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

A well-established, privately owned group based in the Blackburn area with a strong presence across property, construction, and related commercial operations. The business has grown steadily over a number of years through long-term investment, hands-on management, and a reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality work across its portfolio. The finance function is central to supporting multiple trading entities within the group, offering a varied and fast-moving environment.

An Accounts Assistant is required to join a busy and supportive finance team. This is a hands-on role with exposure across a range of transactional and month-end accounting duties, supporting multiple areas of the group. It's an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys varied work and wants to develop their experience within a multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices across multiple entities
• Matching, batching, and coding invoices accurately
• Bank reconciliations and supporting month-end procedures
• Assisting with credit control and debt recovery
• Posting journals and maintaining accurate nominal ledgers
• Supplier statement reconciliations and query resolution
• Supporting the finance team with reporting and ad hoc tasks

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance support role
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 (essential)
• Comfortable working with high volumes in a multi-entity environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
• Good communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach

• Salary £35,000 - £40,000
• Standard company benefits package
• Stable, long-established business with ongoing growth
• Varied role with exposure across multiple group companies
• Supportive team environment with development opportunities