Senior Accounts Assistant

Senior Accounts Assistant | Blackburn | £30,000 - £32,000

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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 invoices
Matching invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes
Managing supplier accounts and dealing with queries
Requesting and reconciling supplier statements
Supporting month end and keeping the Purchase Ledger accurate and up to date
Monitoring outstanding invoices and supporting GRNI
Assisting with BACS payment runs
Completing regular reconciliations and investigating any differences
Supporting supplier queries and returns
Assisting with year end and audit requirements
Providing support across the wider finance team
Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency
Ad hoc finance duties as required
What we're looking for
Previous experience within Purchase Ledger, Accounts Assistant or a similar transactional finance role
Comfortable working with high volumes of invoices and transactions
Experience of supplier account management and reconciliations
Good attention to detail and a methodical approach
Confident using Microsoft Excel and finance systems
Able to manage your own workload and work to deadlines
Someone who takes ownership and is happy to investigate and resolve issues
A proactive approach xrexnqw with an interest in improving processes
What's on offer?
£30,000 - £32,000 salary
22 days holiday, increasing with length of service
Company pension scheme
Life insurance of twice your annual salary
Cashback healthcare plan
Discounts on company products
Access to a range of retail and high street discounts
Permanent, full-time position
A busy and varied finance role
The 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.