Accounts Assistant - Cockermouth Your new companyOur client, a prominent leader in local business and marketing, boasts a strong customer base across the North and Scotland, benefiting from their diverse range of services. Recently acquired by a large Group company, they are entering an exciting phase of transition and significant investment aimed at fostering further growth. Despite the changes, the day-to-day operations will remain consistent, making it an opportune time to join the business as they evolve. To support this growth, a new role has been created within the finance team. Your new roleAs a key appointment in the finance team, the role will be a mixture of administrative work, assisting with all duties within the department, including sales ledger administration, purchase ledger administration, along with some traditional receptionist duties. Duties and responsibilities include: Assist with the administration of the sales ledger Assist with the administration of the purchase ledger Assist with communication with customers and employees. Answering the phone and directing calls. General administration support, including filing, assisting with other duties within the department. Meeting and Greeting Visitors to the site. Experience of working within a busy office is an advantage, but full training will be provided. The typical day can go from relaxed to hectic at times, as the workload can quickly change. Therefore, a flexible, focused, and hands-on approach is of benefit. What you'll need to succeedCan do attitudeExcellent / confident communication skillsMin GCSE Maths and English A-CExperience of working within a busy accounts department would be advantageous.Enthusiastic self-starter who can work well on their own or collaboratively as part of the team What you'll get in returnHourly rate £13.00 per hour 28 days annual leave including BH, incremental with service Permanent role, Monday - Friday 9am-5pm, reduced hours also considered Company pension Generous staff discounts What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4697550