Accountant

Axon Moore Group Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Axon Moore Group Ltd in South Manchester is seeking an experienced Accountant to support the Finance Director and drive process improvements. The role requires 2+ years' finance experience in the recruitment sector, proficiency with Xero, and strong Excel skills.

You will handle contractor admin, VAT returns, MI reporting, and multi-currency transactions while working as part of a fast-paced team. There is opportunity to develop and grow as the business scales, with exposure to cross-functional

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in finance within the recruitment industry.
• Experience with Xero accounting software.
• Strong numerical ability and Excel proficiency.
• Attention to detail and time management.
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders and work in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Director with daily, weekly and monthly tasks.
• Contractor admin, including payment and billing.
• VAT returns.
• Management Information reporting for SLT.
• Expenses.
• Credit Control.
• Commissions calculations.
• Multicurrency transactions.
• Process improvement utilising tools such as AI.
• Ad-hoc finance work as required.

Skills

Numeracy

Excel

Stakeholder liaison

Team player

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

Axon Moore are working with a growing business based in South Manchester, to appoint an experienced Accountant to the team. Reporting into the Finance Director, we are looking to appoint someone to provide support and contribute to process improvement.

The ideal candidate must have experience in the recruitment sector to lend their experience and transition well into a role with processes they are already familiar with. There will be opportunities to develop and grow in the role as the business grows. I am open to the level at which someone has been working, so long as it is in the industry.

Responsibilities include:

Support the Finance Director with a range of daily, weekly and monthly finance tasks including:

• Contractor admin, including payment and billing


• VAT returns


• Management Information reporting for various members of the SLT


• Expenses


• Credit Control


• Commissions calculations


• Multicurrency transactions


• Process improvement utilising tools such as AI


• Other ad-hoc finance work as required.

Experience & Skill Requirements:

• 2+ years' experience in finance within the recruitment industry


• Experienced with Xero accounting software


• Highly numerate with Intermediate Excel skills


• Strong attention to detail and time management skills - able to hit deadlines without fail


• Able to liaise with key stakeholders across the business.


• Strong work ethic and an ability to work as a team in a fast-paced environment