Assistant Accountant
hace 23 días
Carlisle
Assistant Accountant • Annual Salary: £28,000–£32,000+ (depending on experience), • Location: Carlisle, • Contract: Permanent Day-to-day of the role: * Ledgers & Cashbook: • Post and reconcile group bank accounts., • Raise ad-hoc invoices and process large consolidated invoice imports., • Conduct timely credit control for all raised invoices., • Create new ledger accounts and issue new contracts/service agreements., • Send customer communications, post journals, including monthly accruals and prepayments., • Prepare weekly BACS runs for approval and upload, and issue supplier remittances., • Complete month-end closure of group ledgers and data transfer to the nominal ledger. Month-End Accounts: • Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register., • Post depreciation and prepayment journals, and maintain schedules., • Prepare accruals and post to the nominal ledger., • Support the Management Accountant in producing the management accounts pack., • Assist in variance investigation and reporting. General Duties: • Produce analysis and reports as required., • Support colleagues and provide departmental cover when needed., • Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with finance and GDPR regulations., • AAT qualification or relevant demonstrable experience., • Willingness to continue progressing toward CIMA/ACCA (study support available)., • Strong Excel skills., • Experience using accounting systems (Pegasus Opera desirable)., • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.)., • Understanding of GDPR and data privacy standards., • Strong attention to detail and a methodical, analytical mindset., • Enjoys problem-solving and taking ownership of tasks., • Works well under pressure, meeting deadlines with accuracy., • Comfortable working both independently and within a team., • Competitive salary with potential for progression., • Study support for further qualifications (CIMA/ACCA)., • Opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment.