Accounts Assistant

Location: Manchester City Centre
Salary: 26 – 30k
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Our client, a well-established and respected professional services business, is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join their growing finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in finance. Whether you have some accounts experience or are looking to take your first step into the profession, our client is keen to hear from candidates who are eager to start studying towards an AAT qualification.

Working alongside an experienced Financial Accountant, you'll receive hands-on training across all aspects of the finance function while developing valuable commercial accounting experience.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing sales and purchase ledger transactions.
• Allocating customer payments and performing daily bank reconciliations.
• Supporting month-end processes and account reconciliations.
• Processing employee expenses and supplier payments.
• Assisting with credit control and customer account queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records using the company's finance systems.
• Supporting the wider finance team with reporting and administrative tasks.
• Ensuring financial information is processed accurately and efficiently.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Looking to begin studying towards an AAT qualification.
• Interested in developing a career in finance and accounting.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Numerate and confident working with figures.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• A strong communicator with a positive, proactive attitude.
• Keen to learn and develop new skills.

Requirements

• GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English.
• A Levels (or equivalent) or relevant office experience.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Previous experience in an office, administration or finance environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• A fantastic opportunity to launch your accounting career.
• Support to begin studying towards your AAT qualification.
• Comprehensive on-the-job training.
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits.