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Accounts Assistant

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 15 - 18 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Carlisle, Cumbria

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Your new company 
A well‑established and respected organisation is seeking a proactive Temporary Accounts Assistant to support its busy finance function. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and collaborative finance team where you'll play an important role in keeping daily operations running smoothly. If you're looking to build hands‑on accounting experience and enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, this role offers a great platform to showcase your skills.
Your new role 
As the Temporary Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for a range of day‑to‑day transactional finance tasks. Your duties will include:

Completing daily bank reconciliations
Using Excel confidently to manage data
Setting up BACs payments accurately and on time
Posting simple journals into the accounting system
Managing the purchase ledger, ensuring invoices are processed promptly
Assisting with the production of weekly debtor and cash reports
Monitor the finance inbox What you'll need to succeed 

Experience in a similar transactional finance or Accounts Assistant role
Strong Excel skills
Confidence handling reconciliations, journals and purchase ledger activities
A proactive attitude with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
No formal qualifications required- just the right experience and a motivated, can‑do mindsetWhat you'll get in return 

The chance to develop experience
A varied workload that helps broaden your finance skills
Competitive hourly rate
Immediate start and weekly payWhat you need to do now 
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