Our client is mid-way through an exciting period of transition, resetting foundations, team building and preparing a solid platform for further international expansion through an M&A led growth strategy.

An opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team of 8 at their Head Office in Carlisle.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the role will take ownership of the purchase ledger for two of the UK trading businesses.

Key duties will include:

* Ensuring purchase invoices are processed accurately and in a timely manner to the correct purchase order

* Liaising with teams to ensure timely approval of purchase invoices

* Managing and responding to supplier queries, ensuring relationships are maintained

* Preparing monthly supplier statement reconciliation

* Preparing and processing weekly supplier payment run

* Support on ad-hoc tasks as required to support the finance team

* Ownership of purchase ledger processes and remit to streamline and improve the systems with the support of the Financial Controller

Experience and skills sought:

* A minimum of 3 years Accounts Payable experience, able to control the full AP function

* Strong communicator & highly organised

* Excellent systems and software ability

Salary and Benefits:

* Salary up to £30,000

* Hybrid Working (2 days remote/home working)

* 4% Employer Pension Contribution

* 25 Days Holiday (+ 8 x bank holidays)

* 37.5 hours / Mon-Friday (Typically 08:30 - 17:00)

* Reduced hours from 30+ considered