Accounts Assistant

ACCA Careers; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A market leading support services company in Manchester is seeking a Transactional Accounts Assistant. This entry-level role involves managing bank reconciliations, processing invoices, and supporting financial report preparation. The position is on a 6-month contract with opportunities for extension, offering a hybrid work model with 3 days in-office and 2 remote. Ideal for candidates with a background in Accounting & Finance, this role provides a supportive company culture and access to convenient transport links.

Benefits

Opportunity for role extension

Collaborative team environment

Convenient Manchester location

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience in bank reconciliation and ideally Accounts Payable.
• Willingness to accept a fixed-term contract role.
• Ability to commute 3 days per week to the Didsbury office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bank reconciliations and cash flow management activities.
• Process invoices and prepare payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Support month-end processes, including financial reports.
• Maintain the accounts payable and receivable ledgers.
• Handle queries from internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Bank reconciliation

Accounts Payable

Cash flow management

Financial reporting

Job description

The Transactional Accounts Assistant role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in Accounting & Finance to contribute to the smooth operation of a business services company. This position is based in Manchester and focuses on managing transactional processes to support the organisation’s financial goals.

Client Details

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leading support services company based in Luxury offices in Didsbury due to continued growth and expansion. This company are a market leader in their sector and are currently undergoing a sustained period of global growth and expansion. They offer an excellent work environment and are a highly sought after business to work with.

Description

The Accounts Assistant role is initially a 6 month contract which could be extended- the role with be Hybrid- 3 days in Didsbury office/2 remote. Reporting to the Finance Manager. Key responsibilities will include:

• Assist with bank reconciliations and cash flow management activities.
• Accounts Payable - Processing invoices and preparing payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
• Support month‑end processes, including preparing financial reports.
• Maintain the accounts payable and receivable ledgers accurately.
• Handle queries from internal and external stakeholders professionally.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience in bank reconciliation and ideally Accounts Payable.
• Be able to consider a fixed‑term contract role initially.
• Be able to commute 3 days per week to the Didsbury office in Manchester.

Job Offer

• Opportunity for role to be extended.
• Hybrid working - 3 days in Didsbury office/2 remote.
• Opportunities to work within a collaborative Accounting & Finance team.
• Convenient Manchester location with access to public transport links.
• Supportive company culture that values expertise and continuous improvement.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Accounting