Accounts Assistant

Build your finance career. Gain broad experience. Be part of a growing business.

We are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a growing business within the financial services industry, based in Carlisle, Cumbria.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accounts payable or receivable experience, or a finance graduate looking to develop their career. You will support day-to-day finance operations across multiple entities, working closely with the Senior Management Accountant and wider finance team.

• Process supplier invoices, employee expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Manage purchase and sales ledgers, including invoice processing, payments and credit control.
• Complete daily bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
• Support quarterly VAT returns and internal and external audits.
• Respond to supplier, client and colleague queries professionally.
• Maintain accurate financial records and identify opportunities to improve processes.

• At least two years' experience in accounts payable and/or receivable, or a recent graduate keen to start a career in finance.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping, ledgers and bank reconciliations.
• Experience using Sage 50 or a similar accounting system is desirable.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• A professional communicator with a positive, proactive and team-focused approach.
• AAT, ACCA or CIMA studies, or a relevant degree, would be advantageous.
• Experience in financial services or pensions would be beneficial but is not essential.

• Competitive salary, to be confirmed.
• Permanent opportunity within the financial services industry.
• Broad, hands-on finance experience across multiple processes.
• Opportunities to learn, develop and progress within a growing business.