Accounts Assistant

Search • Permanent • Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom • 2h ago

Accounts Assistant - Manchester

The rewards

Competitive Salary
Benefits

Hours

Full-Time
Hybrid - Manchester

The role of Accounts Assistant:

Assist with daily finance operations
Process financial transactions accurately
Maintain accounting records and documentation
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
Assist with bank reconciliations
Prepare financial schedules and reports
Support month-end close activities
Maintain organised filing systems
Respond to finance-related inquiries
Assist with audit preparation
Prepare journals and account reconciliations
Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
Support management reporting
Investigate financial discrepancies
Produce recurring financial reports
Assist with compliance and control activities
Support finance projects and system upgrades
Identify opportunities for process improvements
Prepare detailed financial analysis
Support cash flow management activities
Develop reporting dashboards and KPI tracking
Assist with ERP implementations
Lead process improvement initiatives
Support financial planning activities
Train junior team members
Assist with internal controls development
Participate in strategic finance projects

The ideal Accounts Assistant:

Strong attention to detail
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities
Strong numerical aptitude
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Experience in Finance, Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Administration (preferred)
Understanding of accounting principles (preferred)
Experience supporting month-end activities (preferred)
ERP or accounting software experience (preferred)

We're looking for a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support a broad range of accounting and finance activities. This position provides exposure to multiple finance functions and offers an excellent opportunity for career development within a growing finance team.

The role can be adapted to suit candidates ranging from early-career finance professionals through to experienced finance administrators looking for greater responsibility.

We're particularly interested in candidates who have gone beyond routine administrative finance tasks. Experience improving processes, creating reports, implementing systems, supporting audits, developing controls, or contributing to operational efficiencies will be highly valued. If you've helped make finance operations faster, more accurate, or more insightful, we want to hear about it.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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