Assistant Accountant

ClearCourse; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Accountant to join a dynamic finance team. This role offers the chance to take ownership of your own portfolio while supporting accurate financial reporting and cash flow forecasting in a fast-paced environment. You'll collaborate with experienced accountants and contribute to month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations. With a focus on innovation and continuous learning, this opportunity allows you to deepen your technical skills across multiple business units. If you are a proactive finance professional eager to grow your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + your birthday off

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Comprehensive cash plan

Life Assurance – 4x your base salary

Generous pension contributions

Employee perks via Perkbox

Referral bonus – £2,500 for successful employee referrals

Generous training budgets

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant with experience in financial reporting and cash flow forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and ERP systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly close processes and manage cash flow forecasts.
• Handle balance sheet reconciliations and liaise with business leaders.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Effective Communication

Relationship-Building Skills

Proactive Attitude

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems (NetSuite)

MS Excel

Job description

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a part-qualified accountant looking to build a career in a fast-paced, multi-business environment? Are you ready to take ownership of your own portfolio and support accurate, high-quality reporting in a collaborative finance team?

We’re looking for an Assistant Accountant (R2R) to join our growing finance team at ClearCourse. Working alongside our Senior R2R Accountants, you’ll play a vital role in month-end close, cash flow forecasting, balance sheet reconciliation, and financial reporting across several businesses.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional looking to deepen their technical skills, gain experience across multiple business units, and be part of a fast-scaling group with a strong record of acquisitions and innovation.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Execute monthly close processes for 1–2 business entities in line with ClearCourse governance and Group deadlines
2. Prepare and manage bi-weekly cash flow forecasts for review
3. Handle balance sheet reconciliations and review discrepancies
4. Perform bank account reconciliations weekly and resolve outstanding items
5. Liaise with other SSC teams and business leaders to understand business performance and key transactions
6. Respond to audit queries and prepare documentation as required
7. Assist with ad hoc reporting, providing insights and financial data to support the wider business
8. Identify and implement process improvements with support from the R2R Process Lead
9. Collaborate with the Senior R2R Accountant on key issues and risks across your entities

What We’re Looking For

1. Part-qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
2. Experience using ERP systems (NetSuite desirable)
3. Strong working knowledge of MS Excel
4. Good understanding of core accounting principles
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
6. Experience working in a multi-business environment is highly desirable
7. Effective communication and relationship-building skills
8. Positive, proactive attitude with a desire to learn and develop
9. Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team

Why Join ClearCourse?

At ClearCourse, we combine the energy of a startup with the stability of a proven industry leader. Since 2018, we’ve built a thriving group of software and payments companies, acquiring nearly one new business every month. We value innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning—and we reward our people accordingly.

Our Benefits Include

1. 25 days annual leave + your birthday off
2. Holiday carryover scheme (up to 5 days per year)
3. Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – includes cover for mental health, cancer, therapies, optical, dental, and more
4. Comprehensive cash plan – claim back everyday health costs and access 24/7 GP, counselling, and advice
5. Life Assurance – 4x your base salary
6. Group Income Protection – 75% of base salary if you’re unable to work long term
7. Enhanced parental leave – maternity, paternity, and shared leave benefits
8. Generous pension contributions
9. Employee perks via Perkbox – 4,000+ discounts and monthly Flexi Points
10. Bike to Work scheme
11. Peppy Health – support for menopause, fertility, men’s & women’s health
12. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential 24/7 support
13. Referral bonus – £2,500 for successful employee referrals
14. Generous training budgets and professional membership reimbursement

Apply Now!