Accounts Assistant

Accountable Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AAT study support

Job summary

Accountable Recruitment is seeking a Junior Accounts Assistant in Manchester to start your finance career. You will build on Accounts Payable experience and progressively take on broader accounting tasks within a supportive retail finance team.

The role offers AAT study support, exposure to month-end processes, and ongoing development as you grow into a well-rounded accounts professional.

Qualifications

• Approximately 6–12 months' experience in Accounts Payable or a similar junior finance role.
• Started studying AAT or keen to begin studies alongside work.
• Good Excel skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and managing purchase ledger transactions.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries.
• Assisting with payment runs and bank reconciliations.
• Supporting the preparation of month-end accounts.
• Helping with expenses, journals and general ledger tasks.
• Working closely with the wider finance team to develop accounting knowledge.
• Taking on additional responsibilities as experience grows.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Education

AAT studies

Tools

Excel

Job description

Junior Accounts Assistant

Manchester

£28,000 - £32,000

Ready to take the next step in your finance career?

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious Junior Accounts Assistant to join a thriving retail business based in the heart of vibrant Manchester.

This role is perfect for someone with 6-12 months' experience in Accounts Payable who is eager to broaden their finance knowledge, develop their accounting skills and progress into a well-rounded Accounts Assistant role.

If you're already studying AAT, or looking for an opportunity to start your qualification alongside gaining valuable hands-on experience, we'd love to hear from you!

The Role

Working as part of a friendly and supportive finance team, you'll initially build on your Accounts Payable experience before gradually gaining exposure to wider accounting responsibilities.

• Processing supplier invoices and managing purchase ledger transactions.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries.
• Assisting with payment runs and bank reconciliations.
• Supporting the preparation of month-end accounts.
• Helping with expenses, journals and general ledger tasks.
• Working closely with the wider finance team to develop your accounting knowledge.
• Taking on additional responsibilities as your confidence and experience grow.

About You

• Around 6-12 months' experience working in Accounts Payable or a similar junior finance role.
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in accountancy.
• Started studying AAT or is keen to begin their studies.
• Good Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone with ambition, enthusiasm and the drive to develop!

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to develop from Accounts Payable into a broader Accounts Assistant position.
• AAT study support to help you progress professionally.
• Exposure to a busy, fast-paced retail finance environment.
• A supportive team offering ongoing training and development.
• Genuine opportunities to grow your career as you gain experience.

Interested?

If you're at the beginning of your finance career and looking for a business that will invest in your development, this could be the perfect next step.