Hands-on, Varied & Commercially Valuable Accounting Role We’re working with a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business in Cumbria to appoint a capable Assistant Accountant who enjoys variety, autonomy, and getting stuck into all aspects of the finance function. This is an office based role, office location Brampton (CA8). This is a great opportunity for an experienced, detail-focused, and adaptable individual to support the Finance Manager in delivering efficient, compliant, and accurate financial operations across the business. What You'll Be Doing: This is a broad and interesting role, covering many aspects of accounting and business administration. Responsibilities include: * Day-to-day sales and purchase ledger work, including invoicing, payments, credit control, and reconciliations * Import/export and freight carrier documentation and reconciliations * E-commerce and bank reconciliations, including multi-currency accounts * VAT return support and bad debt procedures * Month-end preparation and fixed asset register support * Processing expenses and company credit card transactions * Liaising across departments and occasionally supporting sales and admin teams What We’re Looking For: You’ll thrive in this role if you’re: * AAT Level 2 or 3 qualified (or equivalent) with strong all-round accounting experience * Excel confident and methodical with a strong eye for accuracy * A good communicator and natural problem solver * Comfortable working in a busy and varied environment where priorities can shift * Familiar with ERP systems (SAP R3P or similar is a bonus) * Willing to roll up your sleeves and help out across teams where needed What will you get in return? * A full time (37.5 hour) permanent contract * Salary range £28,000 - £32,000 DOE Discretionary bonus between 8-10% * 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with service * 5% Matched pension contribution * Life Assurance ((4 x salary) * 6 monthly appraisals * On-the-job training and mentoring * Supportive working culture with scope to grow * Working hours: 08.30-17.00 Mon-Thursday, 08.30 - 14.00 Friday