Job Description

This position is Office based ONLY

Accounts Assistant

Key Responsibilities:

Process purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions Accurately process invoices, payments, and allocations Maintain up-to-date and precise financial records using accounting software Perform daily bank postings Investigate and resolve purchase ledger queries in a timely and professional manner Answer incoming calls and assist with finance-related enquiries Process prepayments of invoices Provide ad-hoc support to the wider finance team as required

Requirements:

Basic knowledge in

Sage

(or similar accounting software) Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Good interpersonal and communication abilities, both written and verbal Comfortable working independently and as part of a team Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Desirable:

Relevant AAT qualification or working towards one Experience within a similar sector or industry Experience in Microsoft excel Prior experience in an accounting or finance support role

About The Company

GR & MM Blackledge plc is a retail group and was founded in 1970 and has been serving customers initially locally and later more widespread in total for 50 years. The Company was initially started on a market stall in Skelmersdale. Since then it has expanded to its current staffing levels of more than 1350 employees. The company now trades as 'Grahams', and 'Bodycare' from 140 stores and operates on line at www.bodycareonline.co.uk

The company's "offer" is a range of toiletries, health and beauty products and fragrance best described as top end mass market together with complimentary good quality products. It's Head Office and Distribution Centre is based at Matrix Park, Leyland.

The stores are based throughout the U.K. from Dundee in the North to Swindon in the South and from Rhyl in the West to Grimsby in the East.

We have always aimed to provide the most competitive prices possible and sincerely hope all our customer facing staff posses an overwhelming desire to serve.

Package

20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) per calendar year (pro rata for part time employees). The company operates a pension scheme with NEST
Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 12.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Casual dress
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/07/2025
Reference ID: Finance - HO