Accounts Payable Assistant
Posted 3 days ago by Trostan Dene
£32,000 Per year
Undetermined
Onsite
Burnley, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Accounts Assistant role in Burnley is a temporary position for six months, aimed at part-qualified accountants or recent graduates seeking practical experience in finance. The position involves supporting Accounts Payable processes and performing balance sheet reconciliations. This full-time office-based role offers a dynamic environment within a long-established manufacturing company. The salary ranges from £30,000 to £32,000 per year, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
- Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare and process payment runs.
- Maintain supplier records and respond to queries.
- Assist with posting journals (accruals, prepayments, corrections).
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., bank, control accounts).
- Support month-end close activities as required.
Key Skills:
- Part-qualified accountant or recent graduate.
- Experience in Accounts Payable processes.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to resolve discrepancies effectively.
- Familiarity with balance sheet reconciliations.
- Good communication skills for responding to queries.
Salary (Rate): £32,000.00 yearly
City: Burnley
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Industry: Finance
Accounts Assistant | Burnley | £30,000 - £32,000 | Temporary – 6 months
The Business
A long-established manufacturer in Burnley is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team for an initial 6 month contract. This role is ideal for a part-qualified accountant or someone early in their studies/newly graduated, looking to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic finance environment. Full-time office based.
The Role
You will primarily support Accounts Payable processes, with additional responsibilities in balance sheet reconciliations and journal postings.
Key Responsibilities
- Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
- Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare and process payment runs.
- Maintain supplier records and respond to queries.
- Assist with posting journals (accruals, prepayments, corrections).
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., bank, control accounts).
- Support month-end close activities as required.
Benefits & Package
Up to £32,000 dependent on experience
Monday – Thursday 9 hours, Friday 4 hours (40 hours a week with flexi)
28 days holiday inc. bank holidays
Onsite parking
Interested? Please apply with your CV attached and we'll be in touch should you be short listed.