Assistant Accountant in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Assistant Financial Accountant (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

📍 Manchester (Hybrid Working)
💷 £32,000 - £36,000 + Study Support

Immediate start required. Applicants must be available to commence employment at short notice or be immediately available.

Are you a part-qualified accountant actively studying towards ACCA or CIMA and looking to further develop your experience within an international finance environment?

We're recruiting for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join a well-established finance team supporting operations across Europe and the Middle East. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers excellent exposure to financial reporting, statutory accounting, compliance and month-end processes within a global business.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Accountant, responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with month-end and quarter-end close activities
• Preparing and posting journals
• Producing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
• Preparing fee and intercompany reconciliations
• Supporting intercompany invoicing and settlements
• Assisting with monthly reporting packs for local accountants
• Supporting VAT returns and wider compliance reporting
• Assisting with statutory accounts and audit processes
• Liaising with external advisors, auditors and internal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions
• Supporting finance projects and process improvements

About You

To be considered, you will ideally have:

• Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA status
• Be actively studying towards your qualification (essential)
• 3-5 years' finance experience within industry
• Experience supporting month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Experience within a multi-site or international business would be advantageous
• Be immediately available or able to start within a short notice period

What's on Offer?

✅ £32,000 - £36,000 salary depending on experience
✅ Hybrid working arrangement
✅ Study support package
✅ Exposure to international accounting and reporting activities
✅ Collaborative and supportive finance team
✅ Excellent opportunity to broaden your technical accounting experience

Please note: due to the immediate requirement of the business, priority will be given to candidates who are available to start immediately or within a short notice period.