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Accounts Assistant

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 29,000 - 32,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Burnley, Lancashire

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Your new company 

We're working exclusively with a well-established and rapidly expanding logistics business that has continued to grow year after year. The business prides itself on constantly improving its processes, investing in staff, and creating an environment where people can truly utilise and develop their full skill set. They are now seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their Head Office in Burnley. This is a brilliant opportunity to become part of a rewarding and stable organisation with strong values and long‑term career prospects.

Your new role 
As the Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in the day‑to‑day running of the finance function. You'll be working within a busy yet supportive team, with the chance to take on additional responsibilities over time.
Key duties include:

Daily use of Sage Line 50 as the primary finance system
Processing and managing supplier invoices
Accurate coding and allocation of costs
Supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
Preparing and processing supplier payments
Assisting with month‑end procedures and financial reporting
Working across multiple companies within the group
Ad‑hoc finance duties as required
Occasional payroll support (weekly or monthly) to provide holiday cover

What you'll need to succeed 
To be considered for this Accounts Assistant position, you will need:

Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar finance role
Experience using Sage Line 50 (desirable)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Working towards AAT (desirable, not essential)
Excellent numerical and analytical ability
Strong organisation skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong time‑management skills with the ability to meet strict deadline

What you'll get in return 
Alongside joining a team that values development and progression, you'll benefit from:

Salary: £29,000-£32,000 depending on experience
Free on-site parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Early Friday finish
Supportive, friendly working environments
On site Mon-Fri 

What you need to do now 
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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