Assistant Accountant

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Job: Assistant Accountant

Job: Assistant Accountant

Organisation: Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust

Postcode: CA3 8TP

  • Job Title: Assistant Accountant
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Finance
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 03 Aug 2026

  • Location:
    North West

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Job Summary

Tullie is looking for an AAT-qualified Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team at an exciting time in our development as we deliver Project Tullie – an ambitious capital programme transforming the museum and its role at the heart of Carlisle.

Job Description

This role would also suit someone looking to develop their career into charity and museum finance, gaining exposure to a wide range of financial processes including trading income, VAT, Gift Aid and audit requirements.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Processing sales and purchase invoices using Sage 200
Maintaining sales and purchase ledger records and preparing supplier payment runs
Reconciling bank accounts, income streams and balance sheet accounts
Supporting payroll administration, including payroll submissions and reconciliations
Assisting with month-end processes, budget monitoring and financial reporting
Reconciling income from visitor services and commercial activity
Supporting VAT returns, Gift Aid processes, audit preparation and financial compliance
Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting improvements to financial systems and processes

Job Requirements

AAT qualification (minimum)
GCSE A – C (or equivalent) in Maths and English
Experience in a finance or accounts role
Experience using Sage 200 or similar financial system
Payroll administration experience
Strong understanding of financial processes including ledgers, reconciliations and reporting
Experience working in a busy office environment
Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience working in a charity, museum or not-for-profit organisation (D)

How to Apply

If you are organised, proactive and keen to develop your skills within a purpose-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you. Please visit www.tullie.org.uk/get-involved/jobs and send your CV and a covering statement (of no more than 500 words), detailing any relevant experience and knowledge, and what interests you about this role to [email protected] by 10am on Monday 3rd August 2026.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates apply so we would strongly advise you to send in your application as soon as possible.

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