Accounts Assistant – Study AAT, Flexible Hours & Progression

Heidi Wright Recruitment Limited; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Carlisle is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. The role involves preparing sales reports, performing bank reconciliations, managing customer rebate records, and processing transactions. Ideal candidates should have strong attention to detail, effective time management skills, and ideally be studying towards an AAT qualification. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including flexible work hours and study support.

Benefits

Salary region £28,000 (DOE)

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Flexible working hours

½ day off weekly for AAT tutorials

Study support package available

Pension (up to 5%)

Death in service benefit – 3 x annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Dental support programme

Benefit Hub discounts

Recognition scheme

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ideally studying towards or keen to study towards AAT qualification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue the daily sales report for management.
• Perform weekly bank reconciliations and net debt reporting.
• Manage customer rebate records and month-end provisions.
• Process employee expenses and ensure compliance.
• Issue and reconcile intercompany statements accurately.
• Process purchase ledger and banking transactions timely.
• Maintain the Purchase Order system accurately.
• Perform supplier payment runs and reconcile statements.
• Provide cover across the wider finance team as needed.
• Assist with audit requests and internal reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Team player

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

A leading recruitment firm in Carlisle is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. The role involves preparing sales reports, performing bank reconciliations, managing customer rebate records, and processing transactions. Ideal candidates should have strong attention to detail, effective time management skills, and ideally be studying towards an AAT qualification. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including flexible work hours and study support.