Assistant Accountant

Company: Heidi Wright Recruitment
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Location: Workington
Job Description:

A respected and well-established organisation is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join its friendly and supportive finance team.

With a strong reputation built over many years, this successful business operates across the North of England and offers a secure, long-term career within a collaborative and professional working environment.

Working as part of a small, close-knit finance team, you’ll enjoy a varied role with genuine responsibility, supporting the production of accurate financial information while contributing to the continued success of the business.

The Role

  • Assisting with monthly project costing
  • Completing inter-company, cashbook and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Supporting VAT returns, fixed asset accounting and monthly management accounts.
  • Assisting with financial statement preparation and the annual external audit.
  • Testing system upgrades and supporting colleagues with finance system queries.
  • Identifying opportunities to improve processes and contribute to the efficiency of the finance function.

About You

  • Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role.
  • A sound understanding of reconciliations, VAT, month end processes and support with the production of monthly management accounts.
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
  • Good Excel skills and confidence using finance systems.
  • A proactive, team-focused approach with a willingness to learn and develop.
  • Experience within construction, engineering or another project-based environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
  • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Company pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution.
  • Full-time hours: Monday to Thursday 8.00am-4.30pm, Friday 8.00am-4.00pm.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • A supportive, welcoming finance team.
  • Excellent long-term career prospects with a financially secure and successful employer.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026