Accounts Assistant

Aspire Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant in Manchester. The role involves reconciling supplier invoices, performing bank reconciliations, and producing cashflow forecasts. The ideal candidate should be AAT qualified with proven experience in finance and strong Excel skills. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary of £26,000 - £28,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable and bank reconciliations.
• Familiarity with sales ledger maintenance.
• Ability to perform month-end closure.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and allocate supplier invoices and maintain ledgers.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and cash book records.
• Produce cashflow forecasts and manage accounts receivable.

Skills

Finance experience

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

AAT qualified

Tools

Business Central

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours/week (Monday-Friday)
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and allocate supplier invoices (e.g., energy bills, council tax) across legal entities. Maintain clean ledgers and ensure timely payments.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and maintain accurate cash book records.
• Produce rolling 3-month cashflow forecasts for operational revenue streams; feed into group cashflow.
• Provide accounts payable cover during absences.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely revenue invoicing; improve monthly processes.
• Manage accounts receivable month-end close.
• Implement and oversee the PLEO process, ensuring compliance, spend control, and accurate GL postings.
• Assist with monthly accrued revenue schedules based on charges raised and demand schedules.
• Reconcile quarterly revenue and costs for designated business units; support annual budget preparation.
• Provide cover for HMRC returns (CIS and VAT) in line with regulations.
• Support ad-hoc month-end processes including journal preparation and postings.
• Contribute to finance process improvements and system enhancements.
• Assist with annual external audit, ensuring timely resolution of queries.
• Document financial accounting processes with detailed process notes.

Key Competencies & Qualifications

• Experience in finance, especially accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end closure.
• AAT qualified (minimum) to demonstrate accounting literacy.
• Proven experience in sales ledger maintenance and accounts payable.
• Familiarity with Business Central or similar accounting systems.
• Skilled in querying and inputting transactions in finance systems.
• Proficient in MS Excel for data manipulation and formatting.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Practical, flexible, and able to prioritise effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; team-oriented.
• Eager to learn and contribute to continuous improvement.

How to apply

If you want to take advantage of this excellent opportunity, please call Helen on (phone number removed) or Email: helen,(url removed)

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