Accounts Assistant

Project People; Carlisle; Sur place; GBP 23 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Project People is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Carlisle to support day-to-day finance operations across multiple entities. You will work with the Senior Management Accountant and the wider finance team on invoices, ledgers, reconciliations and month-end activities.

The role suits someone with accounts payable/receivable experience or a finance graduate looking to develop their career in financial services. AAT/ACCA/CIMA studies would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in accounts payable and/or receivable, or a recent graduate keen to start a career in finance.
• Experience with bookkeeping, ledgers and bank reconciliations is required.
• Experience using Sage 50 or a similar accounting system is desirable.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Team player

Professional communication

Formation

AAT/ACCA/CIMA studies or degree

Finance graduate

Outils

Sage 50

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

• You must be eligible to work in the UK without the need for Sponsorship

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.
• Opportunities to learn, develop and progress within a growing business.

Interested?

If you’re looking to develop your accounting skills and build a long‑term career in finance, we’d love to hear from you.