Accounts Assistant

Adecco; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Carlisle to support the finance function, manage purchase ledger transactions, and review financial matters for homes and schools. The ideal candidate should have experience in finance settings, intermediate Excel knowledge, and strong teamwork skills. This role offers a competitive salary between £26,000 and £28,000, alongside professional growth opportunities and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Allowance

Flexible Benefits Package

Wellbeing Support

Medical Cover

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Experience in finance settings is preferred.
• Ability to manage purchase ledger transactions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Report costs and manage purchase ledger transactions using the purchase order system.
• Review finances for individual homes and schools.

Skills

Experience in preparing management accounts

Intermediate knowledge of Excel

Strong teamwork skills

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Full UK Driver's licence

Education

AAT or equivalent qualification

Tools

Workday

Job description

Overview

Job Advert: Accounts Assistant

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our finance function. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include reporting costs and managing purchase ledger transactions using our purchase order system. This position offers the chance to review finances for individual homes and schools, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development in the finance sector.

Responsibilities

• Report costs and manage purchase ledger transactions using the purchase order system.
• Review finances for individual homes and schools.

What We Need From You

• Experience in preparing management accounts, data input, and teamwork within a finance setting.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
• A full UK Driver's licence.

Desirable Qualifications

• Familiarity with purchase ledgers and purchase order systems.
• An AAT or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with Workday.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: A base salary between £26,000 and £28,000.
• Training & Development: Access to ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 7 weeks of holiday to recharge and relax.
• Flexible Benefits Package: customise your benefits, including holiday allowance, pension, and life insurance options.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to a range of wellbeing tools and an employee assistance programme to support your mental health.
• Medical Cover: Claim back costs for appointments such as opticians or dentists, along with high-street discounts.
• Work Environment: Benefit from beautiful working spaces equipped with top-notch facilities.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Job Info

Job Title:

Accounts Assistant

Company:

Location:

Carlisle, Cumbria

Posted:

Sep 12th 2025

Closes:

Oct 13th 2025

Sector:

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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