Job Description
Our client is a growing Group business with a strong presence across the North and a well-established local reputation. We are seeking a detail-driven Assistant Accountant to join their busy finance team at the Carlisle Head Office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and producing accurate, high-quality financial information. You will be part of a supportive, values-led team where you can continue developing your finance career while contributing to ongoing improvements across the business.Typical duties will include;
* Bank reconciliations and ledger maintenance
* Raise and process invoices, including consolidated invoicing
* Credit control and supplier remittances
* Journals, accruals, prepayments and month-end support
* Maintain the Fixed Asset Register
* Prepare analysis and support wider finance tasks as needed
Skills / experience we're looking for;AAT qualified (or equivalent experience)Strong Excel and accounting systems skillsStrong communicator with the ability to liaise effectively with customers and stakeholdersAccurate, analytical and highly organised individualAble to work independently and as part of a teamComfortable working with data and IT systemsWilling to study towards CIMA/ACCA (study support provided)Salary / benefits package;Salary £ per annumHours - 37 per week - Monday to Thursday 08.30-5pm, 4.30pm finish FridayHolidays 25 days plus banks, option for additional leave Company pensionCycle to work schemeEmployee discountHealth & wellbeing programmeOn-site parkingFurther softer benefitsWhat you need to do nowTo discuss the full job description and for a confidential conversation, call us directly on 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.
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