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Posted 21 July, 2026

Accounts Assistant

Michael Page Finance
Accrington, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

The Accounts Assistant position in the transport & distribution industry involves supporting the accounting & finance department with essential financial tasks. The role is temporary and based in Accrington.

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Client Details

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This global company are a market leader in the distribution sector and have an excellent brand name and reputation. They have currently experienced a sustained period of growth and as a result are looking to expand their Finance team making it an excellent time to join the company.

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Description

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The Accounts Assistant role is initially a temporary assignment and will be fully office based. Reporting to the Head of Finance Key duties will include:

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  • Process Accounts Payable activities including:
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  • Supplier invoice processing
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  • Credit card reconciliations
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  • Payment runs
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  • Supplier account reconciliations
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  • Perform daily bank reconciliations and monitor cash balances.
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  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
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  • Manage high-volume billing activities and ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
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  • Support credit control processes, including monitoring outstanding balances and following up on overdue accounts.
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Profile

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In order to apply for the role you should:

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  • Have previous experience in Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger
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  • Ideally have experience in Bank reconciliation
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  • Be able to consider a temporary role initially
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  • Be able to commute to Accrington office
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Job Offer

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Opportunity for role to be extended

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