Accounts Assistant
JOB_53938074797239Job type
TemporaryLocation
BurnleyWorking Pattern
Part-time,Specialism
Banking Accouting And FinanceIndustry
EngineeringPay
£29,000
Accounts Assistant | Part Time | 6–9 months Temporary | Burnley | £14.87 Per Hour
Your new company
You will be joining a well-established and growing manufacturing business in Burnley with a strong presence in its sector. The company operates in a fast-paced environment, with a collaborative finance team that plays a key role in supporting day-to-day operations and overall business performance.
They offer a supportive and down-to-earth working culture, where team members are encouraged to take ownership while receiving guidance from experienced finance professionals. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure within a busy finance function and add real value.
This role is being offered on a 6–9 month temporary basis, with a strong possibility of extension, making it ideal for someone who can quickly step in and make an impact.
Your new role
This position will primarily focus on Accounts Receivable and general finance support, with responsibilities across transactional finance and month-end processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Raising and processing sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Managing customer accounts and resolving invoice queries
- Allocating incoming payments and reconciling accounts
- Maintaining and reconciling intercompany balances
- Assisting with month-end processes, including reconciliations and reporting
- Supporting wider finance tasks, including journals and ad-hoc reporting
- Responding to internal and external queries professionally and efficiently
- Contributing to process improvements within the finance function
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience in a Finance Assistant / Accounts Receivable or similar role
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Confident communicator with good organisational skills
- Experience using ERP systems
- Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office
- A flexible and proactive approach
What you'll get in return
- 3 days per week (Wednesday–Friday)
- 9 hours on Wednesday & Thursday. 4 hours on Friday
- £29,000 pro rata
- 6–9 month fixed term contract and potential for extension
- Excellent opportunity within a stable and well-established business
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Accounts AssistantJOB_539380747972392026-05-152026-08-13
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