Accounts Assistant

Office Angels; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

26 days holiday

Healthcare cash plan

Regular social events

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team in Manchester City Centre. This role supports the Finance function with day-to-day processing of invoices, expenses, and banking tasks, offering a clear path to further qualifications.

Candidates should have a finance-related degree or experience, strong Excel skills, and an interest in AAT study. Experience with Xero is beneficial; excellent accuracy and time management are essential.

Qualifications

• Ideally a finance degree or related discipline.
• Previous experience in finance, accounts, or bookkeeping is strongly preferred.
• Interest in pursuing an AAT qualification or currently studying towards it.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Xero is beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and staff expenses promptly and accurately.
• Raising sales invoices and assisting with credit control, including following up on outstanding payments.
• Reconciling bank accounts, supplier statements, and company credit cards.
• Assisting with month-end tasks such as accruals, prepayments, and journal postings.
• Maintaining accurate financial records within the accounting software.
• Supporting the preparation of VAT returns and other compliance filings.
• Responding to internal and external finance inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Assisting with general administrative duties within the finance function.
• Collaborating with the Financial Controller on ad hoc reporting and projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Finance degree or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Xero

Job description

Accounts Assistant
Manchester City Centre (5 days office based)
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum depending on experience

Benefits include: Study support, 26 days holiday, healthcare cash plan, regular social events

Our client, an ambitious and growing tech company, is seeking a detail‑oriented Accounts Assistant to join their Finance team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to kickstart their finance careers within a fast‑paced and innovative environment. The organisation is experiencing rapid growth and is eager for forward‑thinkers to join the team.

Role Responsibilities:

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Finance team and will be involved in a variety of tasks, including:

• Processing purchase invoices and staff expenses promptly and accurately
• Raising sales invoices and assisting with credit control, including following up on outstanding payments
• Reconciling bank accounts, supplier statements, and company credit cards
• Assisting with month‑end tasks such as accruals, prepayments, and journal postings
• Maintaining accurate financial records within the accounting software
• Supporting the preparation of VAT returns and other compliance filings
• Responding to internal and external finance inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Assisting with general administrative duties within the finance function
• Collaborating with the Financial Controller on ad hoc reporting and projects

What the Organisation is Looking For:

To thrive in this role, candidates should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Ideally a finance degree or related discipline
• Previous experience in finance, accounts, or bookkeeping is strongly preferred
• Interest in pursuing an AAT qualification or currently studying towards it
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Xero is beneficial but not essential
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A proactive, can‑do attitude with a willingness to learn
• Ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines

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