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Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant

Cummins Mellor
CompanyCummins Mellor
CategoryFinance
LocationBlackburn
Remote
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
First seen2 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date)
Last verified9 Aug 2026
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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.