Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant
Cummins Mellor
| Company | Cummins Mellor |
| Category | Finance |
| Location | Blackburn |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 2 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Temporary Position | Full Time | Monday - Friday
Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper looking for your next 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, providing holiday cover and supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function.
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, ensuring everything continues to run smoothly during a period of holiday cover.
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 (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?
• Full-time temporary assignment (37.5 hours per week).
• Monday-Friday working hours with some flexibility around start and finish times.
• A varied role within a supportive finance team.
• The opportunity to gain experience within a successful and growing business.
• Immediate start available.
Interested?
If you're immediately available, or coming to the end of your current temporary 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.