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Accounts Assistant in Blackpool

The ideal position when studying AAT.

Day to day in Blackpool

What a accounts assistant
does in Blackpool.

Responsible for overseeing various company transactions whilst supporting senior management. Integral wherever workload and volume requires additional support — the ideal position when studying AAT. Here's what the role covers day to day for the Blackpool businesses we recruit for.

  • Purchase ledger management including processing invoices
  • Statement reconciliations
  • Preparing VAT returns
  • Processing employee expenses
  • Sales ledger management including credit control duties
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Working with spreadsheets
  • Petty cash maintenance
  • Any other ad hoc duties supporting senior management

What it pays in Blackpool

Real Blackpool market rates, not a national average.

Medior Accounts Assistant · Blackpool

Typical: £29,000 per year

Medium confidence — modelled local estimate

Recruiting in Blackpool

Why Blackpool needs
a specialist.

Finding the right accounts assistant in Blackpool usually comes down to knowing the market, not just running a keyword search. Day to day, that often means processing employee expenses — one of several things a accounts assistant in Blackpool is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes manufacturing and engineering businesses serving the wider fylde coast supply chain. It's a small distinction that matters: recruiting accounts assistant roles in Blackpool properly, rather than just advertising them.

Hiring or looking?

Either way, we can help.

Hiring

Need a accounts assistant in Blackpool?

Permanent or temporary, we'll shortlist from a network we actually know — with working interviews to de-risk the hire.

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Job seeking

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Send us your CV or browse live Accounts Assistant roles in Blackpool and beyond.

Common questions

Accounts Assistant in Blackpool FAQs.

What does a Accounts Assistant do day to day in Blackpool?

Responsible for overseeing various company transactions whilst supporting senior management. Integral wherever workload and volume requires additional support — the ideal position when studying AAT.

Is a Accounts Assistant role in Blackpool permanent or temporary?

We recruit Accounts Assistant positions in Blackpool on both a permanent and temporary basis — including short-notice cover when a team is stretched.

Do you help with interview preparation and salary negotiation for Accounts Assistant roles in Blackpool?

Yes — briefing you properly on the role, the employer and realistic Blackpool salary expectations before an interview is a standard part of how we work with every candidate.

Do you recruit Accounts Assistant roles for SMEs as well as large employers in Blackpool?

Yes — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands through to owner-managed SMEs in Blackpool needing a single, sole-charge Accounts Assistant hire.

What's the career progression after a Accounts Assistant role in Blackpool?

A common next step from Accounts Assistant is assistant management accountant — where studying meets the real numbers. We see this progression play out for candidates in Blackpool just as often as anywhere else in our network.

What makes Transaction Recruitment different from a generalist agency for Accounts Assistant roles in Blackpool?

We recruit transactional finance and payroll specifically, not as one line among fifty sectors — that focus means genuinely knowing the Blackpool market for Accounts Assistant roles, the going rate, and who's actually looking.

Do you recruit Accounts Assistant roles in Blackpool?

Yes — Accounts Assistant is one of the positions we place in Blackpool, on both a permanent and temporary basis.

Can I see live Accounts Assistant vacancies in Blackpool before speaking to someone?

Yes — you can search live jobs on our careers portal, but we'd always recommend a conversation with a Market Expert too, since not every Blackpool vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.

How does the process work if I want to become a Accounts Assistant in Blackpool?

Submit your CV and a Market Expert will be in touch to talk through your experience, what you're looking for, and any live Accounts Assistant opportunities in Blackpool that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.

What areas around Blackpool do you cover for Accounts Assistant roles?

We recruit Accounts Assistant positions across Blackpool itself and the surrounding commuter towns and business parks — if you're just outside the immediate area, get in touch and we'll be straight with you about whether it's somewhere we can genuinely help.

What's the going rate for a Accounts Assistant in Blackpool?

Accounts Assistant salaries in Blackpool typically sit at £27.5k – £38k. Minimum wage rises keep pushing this bracket up — most entry-level finance roles now start around £27.5k. Study support toward AAT makes a real difference to the calibre of candidate you attract, with experienced bookkeepers reaching £38k.

What happens if a Accounts Assistant hire in Blackpool doesn't work out?

Our rebate periods and money-back guarantees mean you're covered if a placement doesn't work out as expected — ask your Market Expert for the specifics for your vacancy.

Can you provide temporary Accounts Assistant cover in Blackpool at short notice?

Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a Accounts Assistant position in Blackpool is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.

Do you place candidates studying towards a qualification into Accounts Assistant roles in Blackpool?

Yes — part-qualified and studying candidates (AAT, ACCA or CIMA depending on the role) are a genuine part of the Accounts Assistant talent pool in Blackpool, not just an afterthought.

No waffle. Just the right person.

Let's find your
accounts assistant in Blackpool.