Accounts Assistant

Reference: EKAACARL_1761141435

Accounts Assistant - Immediate Start

Position: Accounts Assistant
Location: Carlisle
Contract Type: Temporary / Fixed-Term (potential to go permanent)
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: Immediate

We are currently recruiting for a skilled and motivated Accounts Assistant to support the finance operations of our client's busy and growing accounts team. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with a solid understanding of accounting processes and a desire to develop further within the finance function.

This temporary/fixed-term opportunity offers immediate exposure to a range of core accounting tasks, with the potential to convert into a permanent position based on performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Processing high volumes of purchase and sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner
  • Performing daily bank reconciliations and investigating variances
  • Assisting with monthly management accounts preparation and journal postings
  • Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies
  • Supporting credit control and debtor management, including chasing overdue balances
  • Preparing and processing staff expense claims and petty cash
  • Assisting with VAT returns and other statutory reporting requirements
  • Providing administrative support to the finance team during month-end and year-end processes

Candidate Profile:

  • Prior experience in a similar accounts/finance support role (essential)
  • Working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
  • Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data handling
  • Able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
  • Proactive approach with strong communication and teamwork skills
  • AAT Level 2/3 qualified or currently studying (advantageous but not essential)

What's in it for you:

  • Immediate start in a professional and supportive finance environment
  • Exposure to core accounting functions and systems
  • Opportunity to gain experience during critical financial periods (e.g., month-end, year-end)
  • Competitive hourly rate and potential for a permanent offer

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£13.00 - 15.00
Per hour
GBP13.00 - GBP15.00 per hour

Cumbria

Temporary

Added 22/10/2025
Reference: EKAACARL_1761141435

Accounts Assistant

Cumbria
Temporary

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