Assistant Accountant – Temporary Position

Company: SAVANT LIMITED
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Location: Kendal
Job Description:

Assistant Accountant – Temporary Position

£38,000 per annum

Location: Burton-In-Kendal, United Kingdom

Job Type: Temporary / Full Time

Summary

Our business requires a full-time Assistant Accountant on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave from August 2026 to October 2027. They will work alongside our Company Accountant and another member of the Accounts team during the hand‑over period in order to ensure successful completion of our on‑boarding process.

The successful candidate will assist with the day to day running of the Accounts Department and report to a member of the Accounts Department/Director. This role requires flexibility, reliability and along with problem solving skills, the ability to work in a busy environment and be able to work closely with others, both staff and customers. This is an office‑based role situated in Burton-In-Kendal.

Duties & Responsibilities

The position will assist as required with day‑to‑day accounting, banking, personnel and administration. Responsibilities include:

  • Sales order and invoice processing.
  • Cash‑flow forecasting, monitor balances, reconciliations.
  • Arrange payments of suppliers, employee expenses, HMRC payments etc.
  • Cashbook postings.
  • Assist with maintenance of documentation and administration of staff records and benefits.
  • Assist with staff communication and documentation as needed.
  • Monitoring key suppliers and customers.
  • Housekeeping tasks and updating of monthly spreadsheets as required.
  • Ad hoc tasks as required.

Required Skills

Experience in a similar role.

Contact Details

Address:4 – 12 Dalton Hall Business CentreDalton LaneBurton-In-KendalCumbriaUKLA6 1BL

Phone: 01524 784400

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Posted: July 6th, 2026