📍 Blackburn
💼 Full-time | In Office Role
This role will support a broad range of accounting and finance activities and play an important part in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business.
This role is well suited to someone who brings a positive mindset, keen attention to detail, and a strong interest in growing within a finance team. Prior experience in a finance or accounting setting is advantageous; however, we value attitude and potential just as highly.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitoring an in-house sales invoicing system, including raising invoices, credit notes and amendments
- Liaising with franchisees and responding to queries
- Managing accounts payable across multiple entities
- Reconciling supplier statements and maintaining accurate records
- Preparing supplier payment runs to agreed deadlines
- Posting bank receipts and payments (Sage 200)
- Assisting with the preparation of financial information for the wider finance team
- Handling telephone and email queries in a professional and timely manner
- Maintaining accurate client files, scanning and filing documentation
- Learning and understanding FCA compliance requirements
- Supporting the maintenance of policies, procedures and manuals
Skills & Experience
- Previous finance assistant or accounts experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- IT literate with Microsoft Office; Sage 200 experience advantageous
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and multitask
- Able to work independently and use initiative
- A reliable team player with a flexible and enthusiastic approach
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £29,000 per annum
- 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
- Birthday off
- Pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
- One-hour lunch break
- Office-based role
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build and grow their career within finance in a supportive team environment.