Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant | Rochdale Office Based | £30,000 – £32,000 | Full Time | 31 Days Annual Leave

We are currently recruiting for a highly organised Accounts Assistant to join a well-established and growing construction business based in Rochdale. This is a permanent position working Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm and Fridays 8am-4.30pm fully office based. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in finance within a supportive environment. Formal qualifications aren’t essential—this employer is far more interested in your experience, attitude, and work ethic.

As Accounts Assistant you will play a key role within a small yet busy accounts function, supporting with purchase ledger, payroll preparation, and general finance administration. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to develop your skills and grow within the business, with scope to expand your role across the wider accounts team over time.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Processing and reconciling on average 30-40 supplier purchase invoices per day
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate supplier records and reconciliations
• Reviewing and approving employee timesheets
• Preparing payroll data including hours, overtime, and adjustments
• Supporting weekly and monthly payroll processes
• Managing the accounts inbox and supplier communications
• Maintaining organised digital and physical filing systems
• Providing administrative and PA support to senior finance leadership
• Assisting with month-end processes and ad hoc accounts tasks

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in an accounts administration role
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent data entry skills with previous knowledge of invoice processing useful
• Confident using Excel and accounting systems (Sage 50 preferred but not essential) 

Why Apply?

• Join a supportive and experienced finance team
• Opportunity to grow and develop over time 
• Gain exposure to a wide range of accounts responsibilities
• Stable, long-term role within an established business

Next Steps

We have immediate interview availability, with flexibility to suit your schedule.
Apply today to find out more about this Accounts Assistant tole —we’d love to speak with you.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.