Assistant Accountant

A new opportunity has arisen to join a long-established and highly respected Cumbrian business as an Assistant Accountant. This position has become available due to the retirement of a longstanding member of the finance team, reflecting the stability and supportive culture within the organisation. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you'll become part of a friendly, collaborative finance team of 5, where you'll enjoy a varied role and the opportunity to develop your accounting knowledge across multiple areas of the finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a successful business that values accuracy, teamwork and continuous improvement. The RoleYou'll support the day-to-day running of the finance department, with responsibilities including: • Purchase, sales and general ledger activities • Bank and balance sheet reconciliations • Journal postings, accruals and prepayments • Supporting month-end processes • Maintaining accounting records and operational spreadsheets • Investigating supplier queries and liaising with internal departments • Assisting with financial reporting and ensuring robust financial controls are maintained. About YouYou'll ideally have: • 3+ years experience within a finance or accounts role • AAT qualification desirable • Experience using Sage 200 or similar accounting software • Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail • A proactive approach with the ability to manage a varied workload • Excellent communication and organisational skills What's on Offer • 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with 1 day per years service to a maximum of 33 days • Company pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution) • Medicash healthcare cash plan, including dental, optical and wellbeing benefits • Full-time position (40 hours per week) with flexible start and finish times between 8.00am and 5.30pm • The opportunity to develop within a well-established and successful business where people genuinely enjoy long careers. If you're looking for a varied accounting role with a stable employer where you can continue to grow professionally, we'd love to hear from you.