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Accounts Assistant

Cummins Mellor Recruitment
Blackburn Full-time
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Accounts Assistant

The Company 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.

The Opportunity 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

About You • 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

What’s on Offer • 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

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