Accounts Assistant

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.