Accounts Assistant

Vertage Global; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertage Global in Manchester is seeking a data-focused Accounts Assistant to support data quality, reconciliation, and systems usage rather than traditional accounting duties. The role emphasizes accuracy and cross-system data alignment.

You will pull data from two systems, work with promotional cycle data including promotions processed through SAP, and assist with manual processes ahead of invoicing. The role is hybrid with Wednesdays in the office at Manchester and four days remote.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills and data handling are the top priority.
• Ability to navigate systems confidently to locate data.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive, able to question and clarify when needed.
• Experience with data reconciliation, validation, or QA.
• SAP experience would be beneficial but not essential.
• Accounting qualification would be advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Pull data from two different systems and align the information accurately.
• Work with promotional cycle data, including promotions processed through SAP.
• Support manual data processes that are still required following the SAP implementation, particularly prior to invoicing.
• Ensure high levels of accuracy when reviewing and validating data.

Skills

Excel

System navigation

Attention to detail

Proactive

Questioning when needed

Data reconciliation

QA processes

Education

Accounting qualification (advantageous)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: Hybrid working - Wednesdays in office Manchester - Angel Square M600AG, Home based 4 days per week

Role Overview

This is a data-focused Accounts Assistant position, with a strong emphasis on data quality, reconciliation, and systems usage rather than traditional accounting duties.

The successful candidate will:

• Pull data from two different systems and align the information accurately.


• Work with promotional cycle data, including promotions processed through SAP.


• Support manual data processes that are still required following the SAP implementation, particularly prior to invoicing.


• Ensure high levels of accuracy when reviewing and validating data.

Key Requirements

• Strong Excel skills (the number one priority for the role).


• Ability to navigate systems confidently and locate relevant data.


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.


• Ability to work proactively and think beyond standard processes.


• Confidence to ask questions and seek clarification when needed.


• Experience working with data reconciliation, validation, or quality assurance processes.


• SAP experience would be beneficial but is not essential.


• An accounting qualification would be advantageous but is not required.