Assistant Accountant

Manchester Permanent £28,000 - £32,000 per year View Job Description
Job Title: Assistant AccountantLocation: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid Working)Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience)Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
  • Assistant Accountant - Manchester City Centre
  • Well-established business offering hybrid working

About Our Client

We are looking for a driven and detail-focused Assistant Accountant to join a growing finance team based in Manchester City Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting career within a supportive environment, gaining exposure to a wide range of finance duties.

Job Description

The key responsibilities of an Assistant Accountant will be:

  • Handle multi-currency accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, supplier record maintenance and payment runs
  • Generate customer invoices, allocate receipts across global accounts, and reconcile accounts receivable balances
  • Complete daily multi-currency bank reconciliations and assist with monitoring cash flow
  • Process international payments, fund transfers, and foreign exchange transactions
  • Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments, and currency revaluations
  • Reconcile key balance sheet accounts such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, and intercompany balances
  • Support month-end close activities and assist with management reporting
  • Assist with VAT/GST and other international tax filings
  • Communicate with overseas teams, suppliers, and customers to resolve financial queries
  • Ensure adherence to financial controls and assist with internal and external audit requirements
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to system enhancements

The Successful Applicant

The successful Assistant Accountant will be:

  • Currently studying towards AAT or in the early stages of ACCA/CIMA.
  • Previous experience within a broader finance role
  • Strong numerical ability with good analytical thinking skills
  • Confident user of Excel and familiar with accounting systems
  • Experience with Oracle is advantageous but not required
  • High level of accuracy and strong organisational skills
  • Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and develop
  • Able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team

What's on Offer

  • A salary between £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, based on experience
  • Hybrid working - 3 days in office, 2 days working from home
  • Study support
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Life assurance
  • Discount vouchers
  • Medical insurance
  • Work from Anywhere scheme: Up to 4 weeks available per annum to work from anywhere in the world
  • Enhanced family leave policies
Contact
Dillon Roberts
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6974788
Phone number
+441618290422

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Dillon Roberts
Consultant phone
+441618290422
Job reference
JN-032026-6974788