Accounting Technician Job at Penrith, Cumbria Full Time

Hybrid / Flexible working – office base in Penrith
Minimum 6-month contract | Part-time (min. 3 days per week) – potential permanent opportunities for the right candidate
A newly established organisation building the financial, governance and operational foundations that will support long-term success. This is a rare opportunity to join at the very beginning and help shape how a modern public authority operates.Reporting to the Finance Manager, we are looking for a skilled and motivated Accounting Technician to play a key role in delivering high-quality financial support while contributing to new systems and processes.About the RoleAs an Accounting Technician, you will provide technical financial support across a wide range of accounting functions. This is a varied and hands-on role, perfect for someone who enjoys working across multiple areas of finance and thrives in a developing environment.You’ll play a crucial part in ensuring financial data is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time, while also helping build the systems and processes that will underpin our future success.
Key Responsibilities

• Process journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations accurately and efficiently
• Manage payroll journals and reconcile PAYE, national insurance, and pension accounts
• Support accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoices and queries
• Assist with the development and improvement of financial systems and processes
• Provide guidance to colleagues on financial procedures and systems
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with audit requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to continuous improvement

Essential Skills & Experience

• Recognised accounting qualification (ideally AAT, or equivalent experience)
• Experience delivering core accounting tasks (e.g. reconciliations, journals, reporting, year-end)
• Good understanding of financial controls, audit requirements, and compliance
• Strong Excel skills (e.g. VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas)
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Experience working with financial systems (QuickBooks experience advantageous)

Why Join?

• Be part of a brand-new organisation and shape how it operates
• Work in a flexible, supportive environment
• Gain exposure to a wide range of finance activities
• Contribute to meaningful delivery

Apply NowIf you’re looking for a unique opportunity to help build something from the ground up while developing your skills across multiple areas of finance, we’d love to hear from you.
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