Job Description
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
About You
- 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.
What's on Offer?
- 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.
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Accounts Assistant in Carlisle employer: Project People
Join a dynamic and innovative team at a leading UK mobile and digital infrastructure business, where your expertise as Head of Business Change will be pivotal in driving transformation. Enjoy a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance, alongside a culture that values collaboration, professional growth, and the opportunity to lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to delivering impactful change, this role offers a unique chance to influence key business outcomes in a thriving sector.
