Accounts Assistant

Axon Moore; Derry/Londonderry; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Finance Graduate or early-career finance professional. This role offers mentorship from experienced leaders, opportunities for progression, and hybrid working conditions. Ideal candidates are eager to learn and grow within the finance sector, taking on responsibilities in reporting, budgeting, and compliance while receiving full study support for professional qualifications.

Benefits

Full Study Support (AAT / ACCA / CIMA)

Direct mentorship from the FD

Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 from home)

Free parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Collaborative and supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and grow in a commercial environment.
• Hands-on finance approach valued.
• Openness to mentorship and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Compile and deliver key management reports.
• Provide support to the Head of Finance.
• Assist in preparing month-end accounts.
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Process employee expense claims.
• Assist in budget preparation and monitoring.
• Take ownership of inventory tracking.
• Perform reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Support in addressing audit requests.

Job description

Location

West Manchester

Salary

£24,000 - £26,000 + study support + bonus

Main Duties

• Compile and deliver key management reports, with a focus on inventory and expenditure analysis
• Provide support to the Head of Finance by producing insightful variance analysis
• Assist in the timely and accurate preparation of month‑end accounts
• Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance existing financial processes
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, along with other statutory and external reports
• Process and review employee expense claims in line with company policy
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets and forecasts
• Take ownership of inventory tracking, including conducting regular stock counts
• Perform reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Support the finance team in addressing audit requests and ensuring compliance

Benefits

• Full Study Support (AAT / ACCA / CIMA)
• Direct mentorship from the FD who started in this role
• Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 from home)
• Free parking and excellent public transport links
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• A collaborative and supportive team culture

Ideal Candidate

This is a brilliant opportunity for a finance graduate or early‑career finance professional who is hands‑on, eager to learn, and passionate about growing in a commercial environment. You'll gain broad exposure, valuable mentorship, and genuine progression opportunities in a business that promotes from within.

I'm delighted to be partnering with an innovative and forward‑thinking business that's creating a brand new opportunity for a Finance Graduate or someone with early finance experience who's ready to build their career from the ground up. The Finance Director themselves started in this exact role – and many others in the team have followed similar growth paths. The business is passionate about developing talent and expects this new hire to do exactly the same. If you're ready to kick‑start your finance career in a role that's designed to grow with you – we'd love to hear from you.