Assistant Accountant

  • Blackpool
  • Permanent
  • Thu Jul 2 14:16:33 2026
  • AA

Assistant Accountant

Blackpool | c£30,000 DOE | Monday – Friday | Full Time

Are you looking for a varied accounts role where you can utilise your existing experience while continuing to develop your career?

We're recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a busy finance team within a successful and growing business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in producing accurate work and wants to broaden their experience across several areas of finance.

The Role

You'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the finance department, with responsibilities including:

  • Purchase and sales ledger
  • Bank, supplier and account reconciliations
  • Processing payment runs
  • Assisting with payroll administration
  • Supporting VAT returns and compliance activities
  • Month-end journals and reconciliations
  • Cash flow reporting and financial administration
  • Maintaining accurate financial records
  • Resolving supplier and customer queries
  • Supporting continuous improvements within the finance function
  • Assisting with additional finance duties as the business continues to grow

About You

You'll already have experience working within an accounts environment and enjoy working as part of a collaborative finance team.

Ideally, you'll have experience of:

  • Purchase and sales ledger
  • Bank and ledger reconciliations
  • Payroll processing or payroll support
  • VAT returns or VAT administration
  • Month-end activities
  • Excel and finance systems
  • Working accurately to deadlines
  • Building strong relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers

Above all, we're looking for someone who is organised, proactive, keen to learn and enjoys working in a varied finance role.

What's on Offer?

  • Salary c£30,000, depending on experience
  • Monday to Friday working
  • Company pension
  • Supportive and friendly finance team
  • Varied workload with opportunities to broaden your experience
  • Long-term career development

If you're looking for your next move within accounts and want a role where you'll genuinely add value while continuing to develop professionally, we'd love to hear from you.