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Accounts Assistant Carlisle Area £25,000 - £27,500 per annum Monday to Friday Adecco Workington are delighted to be recruiting for an Accounts Assistant on behalf of our well established and highly respected client based in the Carlisle area. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and motivated individual looking to develop their career within a professional and supportive accountancy environment. You will join a friendly team where you will gain exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries while building your technical accounting skills. The Role As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the preparation of accounts and financial information for a diverse portfolio of clients. You will work closely with experienced colleagues to ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently and to a high professional standard. Key responsibilities include: • Preparing financial statements for a range of business entities, • Assisting with corporation tax computations and VAT returns, • Producing accurate financial records and supporting documentation, • Managing your own workload to ensure deadlines are achieved, • Liaising with clients professionally and building strong working relationships, • Working closely with colleagues across accounts, payroll, tax and VAT teams, • Supporting client queries and ensuring excellent customer service at all times, • Maintaining accurate records using a range of accounting software packages including Xero, Sage and QuickBooks, • Assisting with specialist projects and additional accounting duties as required About You The successful candidate will have: • Previous experience in an accounts, finance or bookkeeping role, • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy, • Excellent organisational and time management skills, • Good communication skills and a professional approach, • Experience using accounting software would be advantageous, • A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop, • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel What's on Offer • Salary of £25,000 - £27,500 depending on experience, • Monday to Friday working pattern, • Professional and supportive working environment, • Ongoing training and development opportunities, • Opportunity to build a long term career within a successful organisation If you are looking for your next opportunity within accounts and finance and would like to join a growing and supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Adecco Workington for further information. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

Job Title: Accounts Assistant Location: Carlisle Salary: Based on Experience About the Role As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the preparation of financial information for a diverse portfolio of clients. You will be responsible for preparing and completing financial statements, Corporation Tax computations and VAT returns across a range of business entities. The role will also involve working collaboratively with colleagues across different departments, identifying opportunities for additional support and planning, and assisting with the preparation of key information ahead of client meetings. You will gain exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries while developing your technical accounting knowledge and professional skills. Key Responsibilities Preparing financial statements for a range of business clients. Completing Corporation Tax computations. Preparing VAT returns and supporting compliance requirements. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records. Liaising with internal teams to identify opportunities and provide effective client support. Assisting with client communications and meeting preparation. Building strong working relationships with colleagues and clients. Continuing to develop technical knowledge and accountancy skills. About Our Client Our client is an established professional services organisation providing a comprehensive range of business support solutions to individuals and organisations. With a team of experienced professionals, they support clients across areas including: Accountancy Taxation Financial planning Agriculture IT solutions Payroll services Debt recovery Wills and probate services They pride themselves on delivering excellent client service by combining traditional professional values with a modern, proactive approach. Candidate Profile The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate: A genuine interest in developing a career within accountancy. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail. Good organisational and time management abilities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work effectively as part of a team. A proactive and positive approach to learning and development. Previous experience within an accountancy environment would be beneficial but is not essential, as training and development opportunities are available. Benefits In return for your commitment and hard work, our client offers a competitive benefits package, including: Competitive salary. Flexible working opportunities. Professional development and career progression. Access to training and learning opportunities. A supportive and collaborative working environment. Additional employee benefits and wellbeing support