Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant

Bookkeeper - Blackburn, Lancashire

Ref: 1058Thursday 30 July 2026

£15

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.