Accounts Assistant
14 days ago
Carlisle
Accounts Assistant • Annual Salary: £26,000 - £30,000+ (DOE), • Location: Carlisle, • Job Type: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract We are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant for a dynamic role within a busy finance function based in Carlisle. This 6-month fixed-term contract is ideal for someone with solid, practical accounts experience who can operate independently and manage both sides of the ledger, including credit control. Day-to-day of the role: • Full purchase ledger processing, including match, batch, and coding of invoices., • Managing the sales ledger and raising invoices., • Handling credit control tasks such as chasing overdue payments, monitoring aged debt, and resolving customer queries., • Allocating customer receipts and cash postings., • Preparing and processing supplier payment runs., • Conducting bank and control account reconciliations., • Supporting month-end duties, including journals, accruals, and prepayments., • Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies., • Providing ad-hoc support to the wider finance team as required. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Proven experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar hands-on finance role., • Confidence in handling match, batch & code and credit control duties., • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment....