via Reed · 18 September 2026 ·3 days ago

Bookkeeper

Cummins Mellor Recruitment
Blackburn Contract GBP 27,300 – 31,200
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Temporary Position | Part Time | 1 Month | 3 Days Per Week

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper looking for a short-term, part-time temporary opportunity?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business for an Accounts & Payroll Administrator to join their friendly finance team on a temporary basis for around one month, working 3 days per week.

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. If you enjoy rolling your sleeves up, working across multiple areas of finance and being part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As the Accounts & Payroll Administrator, you'll play an important role supporting the finance team with a broad range of accounting and payroll duties, helping to keep everything running smoothly throughout the assignment.

Your day-to-day will include:

  • Processing purchase ledger invoices and supplier payments.

  • Posting sales ledger receipts and maintaining accurate financial records.

  • Handling supplier queries and resolving invoice discrepancies.

  • Assisting with payroll administration and payroll processing.

  • Processing employee expenses and posting transactions to the ledger.

  • Maintaining cash books and financial records.

  • Producing and updating sales, stock and purchase reports.

  • Maintaining weekly and monthly Excel spreadsheets and management reports.

  • Providing general administrative support to the wider finance team.

  • Supporting colleagues across the business as required.

About You

You'll be organised, proactive and comfortable working independently within a busy finance environment.

We're looking for someone with:

  • Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeping or Finance Administration role.

  • A good understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.

  • Experience supporting payroll or payroll administration is highly desirable.

  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with spreadsheets.

  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

  • The ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks.

  • A positive, flexible attitude and a willingness to help wherever needed.

  • Experience using Sage 200 would be advantageous but isn't essential.

What's on Offer?
  • 1 month temporary assignment.

  • Part-time hours, 3 days per week.

  • Flexible working days to be discussed.

  • A varied role within a supportive finance team.

  • The opportunity to gain further experience within a successful and growing business.

  • Immediate start available.

Interested?

If you're immediately available and looking for a short-term, part-time assignment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact the Accountancy & Finance team at Cummins Mellor Recruitment for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.

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