Assistant Accountant

• Annual Salary: £28,000–£32,000+ (depending on experience)
• Location: Carlisle
• Contract: Permanent
• Job Type: Full-time

Join a well-established organisation as an Assistant Accountant. This permanent role offers an excellent opportunity for a detail-driven individual to develop professionally within a busy finance team. Working closely with the Management Accountant, you will provide essential support across ledgers, month-end processes, reporting, and general finance operations.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Ledgers & Cashbook:

  • Post and reconcile group bank accounts.
  • Raise ad-hoc invoices and process large consolidated invoice imports.
  • Conduct timely credit control for all raised invoices.
  • Create new ledger accounts and issue new contracts/service agreements.
  • Send customer communications, post journals, including monthly accruals and prepayments.
  • Prepare weekly BACS runs for approval and upload, and issue supplier remittances.
  • Complete month-end closure of group ledgers and data transfer to the nominal ledger.

• Month-End Accounts:

  • Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register.
  • Post depreciation and prepayment journals, and maintain schedules.
  • Prepare accruals and post to the nominal ledger.
  • Support the Management Accountant in producing the management accounts pack.
  • Assist in variance investigation and reporting.

• General Duties:

  • Produce analysis and reports as required.
  • Support colleagues and provide departmental cover when needed.
  • Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with finance and GDPR regulations.
  • Uphold strong Health & Safety practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• AAT qualification or relevant demonstrable experience.
• Willingness to continue progressing toward CIMA/ACCA (study support available).
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience using accounting systems (Pegasus Opera desirable).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Understanding of GDPR and data privacy standards.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical, analytical mindset.
• Enjoys problem-solving and taking ownership of tasks.
• Works well under pressure, meeting deadlines with accuracy.
• Comfortable working both independently and within a team.
• Confident using IT systems.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with potential for progression.
• Study support for further qualifications (CIMA/ACCA).
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Involvement in a wide range of financial operations, offering broad experience and professional growth.

Interested? Apply today.