Accounts Assistant

Finance AssistantCockermouth | Up to £28,000 | Full Time | PermanentAre you an organised finance professional who enjoys variety, building relationships and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes?We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing group of businesses looking for a Finance Assistant to join their friendly finance team in Cockermouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative environment where you'll gain exposure to multiple businesses, develop your finance skills and play an important role in supporting day-to-day financial operations.Whether you're AAT Level 3 qualified or working towards your Level 4, this role offers plenty of opportunity to build on your experience while working alongside an experienced finance team.What's in it for you?Salary up to £28,000Full-time, permanent opportunityJoin a stable and growing group of businessesExposure to a varied finance role across multiple companiesSupportive and collaborative finance teamOpportunity to continue developing your finance careerFree on-site parkingAbout the roleAs Finance Assistant, you'll support the wider finance function with a broad range of responsibilities across sales ledger, credit control, reconciliations and month-end activities. This is a varied role where accuracy, organisation and communication are key.Your responsibilities will include:Raising customer invoices and credit notesManaging the sales ledger and supporting credit control activitiesReconciling customer and balance sheet accountsAssisting with month-end processes and management accountsProcessing employee expensesSupporting intercompany transactions and reconciliationsMaintaining accurate financial records using Sage IntacctProducing finance reports and supporting audit requirementsAssisting with continuous improvement projects across the finance functionAbout youWe're looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in producing accurate work.You'll ideally have:AAT Level 3 qualification, with Level 4 preferredPrevious experience in a finance or accounts roleExperience of sales ledger and credit controlStrong reconciliation skills and excellent attention to detailGood IT skills, including Microsoft ExcelExcellent communication and organisational skillsA proactive approach with a willingness to learn and support colleaguesIf you're looking for a varied finance role where you'll gain exposure to different areas of accounting and become part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today or contact Cummins Mellor Recruitment for a confidential conversation.TPBN1_UKTJ