Accounts Assistant

Agility Resourcing Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Carlisle is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support their finance team. You will handle key tasks such as sales ledger, purchase ledger, and general ledger activities, ensuring accuracy in financial data. The ideal candidate has AAT Level 2, at least 2 years of accounting experience, and strong Excel skills. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum AAT Level 2 or equivalent qualification in finance/accountancy.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar accounting role.
• Good standard of education including GCSEs in Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and validate distributor invoices.
• Process bank transfers and payment allocations.
• Monthly review and reconciliation of account balances.

Skills

AAT Level 2 or equivalent

Experience in a similar accounting role

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to prioritise workload

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above)

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Carlisle
Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary : 30k

Our client, a well-established business, is seeking a skilled Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Carlisle. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a reputable organisation offering a supportive environment, variety in your day-to-day role, and opportunities for professional growth.

The Role

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function across sales ledger, purchase ledger, and general ledger activities. You will ensure the accuracy of financial data, maintain organised records, and contribute to the smooth running of month-end processes.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Ledger:

• Preparation and validation of distributor invoices
• Processing bank transfers and payment allocations
• Weekly Aged Debtors reporting and chasing overdue accounts
• Calculating commissions and liaising with external contacts
• Reconciliation of distributor accounts
• Ownership of day-to-day and month-end AR processes

Purchase Ledger:

• Checking purchase orders for correct GL codes
• Matching invoices against receipts
• Entering and validating supplier invoices
• Processing fixed assets and maintaining the asset register
• BACS and cheque payments, foreign currency transfers, and contras
• Supplier account reconciliations

General Ledger:

• Journal postings
• Monthly review and reconciliation of account balances to the trial balance
• Variance analysis, accruals, and prepayments

Other Duties:

• VAT submissions
• Handling ad hoc queries
• General administration tasks

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum AAT Level 2 (or equivalent qualification in finance/accountancy)
• At least 2 years\' experience in a similar accounting role
• Good standard of education, including GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) in Maths and English
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, work under pressure, and meet deadlines

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work with a respected household brand
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional development opportunities

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take the next step in your finance career, we would be delighted to hear from you.