Accounting Technician

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in Carlisle is seeking detail-oriented Accounting Technicians to join their team. Candidates should have prior accounting experience and proficiency in software like Xero or QuickBooks. This position offers a salary ranging from £28,000 to £30,000, with flexible working hours and a comprehensive benefits package including a performance-based bonus and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Performance-based bonus up to 17%

Comprehensive benefits package

Holiday Buy-In scheme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in accounting/bookkeeping is essential.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are required.
• Proficiency in accounting software like Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks is necessary.
• Excellent organisation, time management, and attention to detail are crucial.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines is important.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions and maintain accurate ledgers.
• Handle accounts payable/receivable and bank deposits.
• Prepare VAT returns, income & expenditure statements, P&L, and balance sheets.
• Maintain petty cash and historical records.
• Provide clerical and admin support to the finance team.

Skills

Accounting/bookkeeping experience

Communication skills

Proficiency in Xero

Organisational skills

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

Our client is a well-established, multi-award-winning accountancy practice with a long-standing reputation for excellence. This family-run firm, with a consistent senior leadership team for over 25 years, is known for delivering high-quality financial services across Cumbria and Lancashire. They are now seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Technician to join their team on a full-time or part-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions and maintain accurate ledgers
• Handle accounts payable/receivable and bank deposits
• Code invoices using Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage
• Prepare VAT returns, income & expenditure statements, P&L, and balance sheets
• Maintain petty cash and historical records
• Provide clerical and admin support to the finance team

Qualifications

• Prior experience in accounting/bookkeeping
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency in Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks
• Excellent organisation, time management, and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, based on experience.

Flexible working hours: 37.5 hours per week, with a typical working day from 8:30am to 5:00pm (flexible for school runs, etc.). 100% office-based role.

Overtime paid at the standard rate.

Performance-based bonus paid every 6 months, up to 17% of salary.

Holiday Package: 20 days + 8BH

Holiday Buy-In scheme (unlimited) via salary sacrifice.

Progression opportunities within the firm.

Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, health coverage, and other perks.

About the Agency

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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