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    Assistant Accountant - Brampton

    Hands-on, Varied, and Commercially Valuable Accounting Role

    We’re working with a well-established and highly respected business in Cumbria to appoint a capable Assistant Accountant who enjoys variety, autonomy, and getting stuck into all aspects of the finance function.

    This is a great opportunity for an experienced, detail-focused, and adaptable individual to support the Finance Manager in delivering efficient, compliant, and accurate financial operations across the business.

    What You'll Be Doing:

    This is a broad and interesting role, covering many aspects of accounting and business administration. Responsibilities include:

    • Day-to-day sales and purchase ledger work, including invoicing, payments, credit control, and reconciliations
    • Import/export and freight carrier documentation and reconciliations
    • E-commerce and bank reconciliations, including multi-currency accounts
    • VAT return support and bad debt procedures
    • Month-end preparation and fixed asset register support
    • Processing expenses and company credit card transactions
    • Liaising across departments and occasionally supporting sales and admin teams

    What We’re Looking For:

    You’ll thrive in this role if you’re:

    • AAT Level 2 or 3 qualified (or equivalent) with strong all-round accounting experience
    • Excel confident and methodical with a strong eye for accuracy
    • A good communicator and natural problem solver
    • Comfortable working in a busy and varied environment where priorities can shift
    • Familiar with ERP systems (SAP R3P or similar is a bonus)
    • Willing to roll up your sleeves and help out across teams where needed

     

    What will you get in return?

    • A full time (37.5 hour) permanent contract
    • Salary range £28,000 - £32,000 DOE + Discretionary bonus between 8-10%
    • 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with service
    • 5% Matched pension contribution
    • Life Assurance ((4 x salary)
    • 6 monthly appraisals
    • On-the-job training and mentoring
    • Supportive working culture with scope to grow
    • Working hours: 08.30-17.00 Mon-Thursday, 08.30 – 14.00 Friday

    Assistant Accountant

    Brampton

    £28,000 - £32,000 + 5% matches pension + 30 days holidays

    94

     

    Assistant Accountant

    Brampton

    £28,000 - £32,000 + 5% matches pension + 30 days holidays

    94

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    heidi@heidiwrightrecruitment.co.uk

    01228 472351

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