We're recruiting on behalf of a highly successful and growing business based in Blackpool. With continued expansion, they're now seeking an ambitious Accounts Assistant to join their close-knit finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to take ownership of the Purchase Ledger whilst providing ad-hoc support across other areas of the finance function. The role is well suited to a confident individual who's eager to develop their skills, grow within the business and work as part of a positive and supportive team environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to develop their career in finance. THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll be joining the team as an Accounts Assistant where you'll receive one on one mentoring to quickly develop your career within the accounts team Take full responsibility for the Purchase Ledger, ensuring invoices are entered correctly and coded correctly Assist with Credit Control, managing outstanding debt and improving cash collection Provide weekly reports on the ledger to support cashflow forecasting Liaise with internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure correct billing Handle customer and supplier queries promptly and professionally Complete bank reconciliations and general finance administration tasks Use Sage and MS Excel daily for reporting and reconciliation...