Accounts Assistant

  • The Best Connection
  • Carlisle, Cumbria
  • May 07, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Outskirts of Carlisle

Salary: 14.42

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent (for the right candidate)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our team based on the outskirts of Carlisle. This is a temporary position with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Account reconciliation
  • Bookkeeping duties
  • Managing purchase ledgers
  • Processing invoices
  • Monitoring and managing cash flow
  • Supporting the wider finance team as required

Ideal Candidate:

  • Previous experience in a similar accounts or finance role
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary of 30,000 per annum
  • Opportunity for a permanent role after a period
  • Supportive working environment
  • Standard weekday working hours, promoting a healthy work-life balance

If you are a motivated individual looking for your next opportunity in finance, we would love to hear from you.

Why you'll love working with us:

At The Best Connection, we believe in rewarding our temporary workforce. That's why you'll get FREE access to Perks at Work , an exclusive discount platform with unbeatable savings on travel, electronics, home appliances, cinema tickets, and more. Whether you're planning a holiday, upgrading your tech, or treating yourself, you'll save big. You can even suggest new retailers and access a community learning academy - just one of the many ways we support you.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.