Accounts Assistant

• Annual Salary: £26,000 - £30,000+ (DOE)
• Location: Carlisle
• Job Type: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant for a dynamic role within a busy finance function based in Carlisle. This 6-month fixed-term contract is ideal for someone with solid, practical accounts experience who can operate independently and manage both sides of the ledger, including credit control.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Full purchase ledger processing, including match, batch, and coding of invoices.
• Managing the sales ledger and raising invoices.
• Handling credit control tasks such as chasing overdue payments, monitoring aged debt, and resolving customer queries.
• Allocating customer receipts and cash postings.
• Preparing and processing supplier payment runs.
• Conducting bank and control account reconciliations.
• Supporting month-end duties, including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
• Providing ad-hoc support to the wider finance team as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar hands-on finance role.
• Confidence in handling match, batch & code and credit control duties.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Capability to step into an existing role and add value quickly.
• Availability to start immediately or at short notice is preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and make an immediate impact.
• Exposure to comprehensive financial processes and systems.

Interested? Apply today.