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.