Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Part-time 30 hours/week

Immediate start available

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Confidential in Carlisle is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis to cover purchase and sales ledgers.

The role is part-time, 30 hours per week, with an hourly rate of £14-£15 and an immediate start. You will process invoices, reconcile ledgers, support payment runs, and use Sage to maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant role, with strong focus on purchase ledger and sales ledger.
• Confident user of Sage OR accountancy software.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to hit the ground running and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices.
• Manage sales ledger activities.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Assist with payment runs.
• Chase outstanding payments as required.
• Maintain accurate financial records using Sage.
• Support the wider finance team with administrative tasks.

Skills

Accounts payable

Sales ledger

Purchase ledger

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Tools

Sage software

Job description

Job Summary

Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger & Sales Ledger)

• Location: Carlisle
• Salary: £14.00 - £15.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Job Type: Temporary (Approx. 4-6 weeks)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team in Carlisle on a temporary basis to provide sickness cover for approximately 4-6 weeks. This part-time (30 hrs per week) role is an excellent opportunity for someone who is immediately available and seeking to contribute to a supportive team environment.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices.
• Manage sales ledger activities.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Assist with payment runs.
• Chase outstanding payments as required.
• Maintain accurate financial records using Sage.
• Support the wider finance team with administrative tasks.

Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant role, with strong focus on purchase ledger and sales ledger.
• Confident user of Sage OR accountancy software.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to hit the ground running and work independently.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.00 - £15.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• 30 hours per week.
• Immediate start available.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.