Accounts Assistant

GetRecruited UK Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly regarded law firm in Manchester City Centre is looking for an Accounts Assistant to support their finance team. The role involves managing accounts payable, processing invoices, and liaising with clients. Candidates should have experience in accounting roles and strong IT skills, particularly in Excel. AAT certification is a plus, but not essential. Apply now for this opportunity with competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts roles such as Accounts Assistant or similar.
• Strong IT skills with a good knowledge of Excel.
• Confident communication with both colleagues and clients.
• Highly organized and detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounts payable and purchase ledger process.
• Processing purchase invoices and payments.
• Reconciling accounts and handling settlement payments.
• Supporting the finance team with ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Excel

Communication

Organization

Education

AAT Certification

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Manchester City Centre (3 DAYS OFFICE / 2 DAYS HOME)

£26,000 - £28,000 + BENEFITS

The Company

We're delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded law firm, recognised as a market leader in their field. Following a period of sustained growth, they're now seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their busy team in Manchester City Centre.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in a role such as: Accounts Admin, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, Finance Assistant role or similar. As Accounts Assistant, you\'ll play a key role in supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day processes and client interaction, whilst gaining exposure across a variety of finance functions.

The Accounts Assistant Role

• As an Accounts Assistant, you\'ll be working as part of a small, but progressive finance team and taking responsibility for the accounts payable / purchase ledger process
• Processing purchase invoices, ensuring accuracy and adding to the system
• Processing and making payments
• Preparing and submitting remittance requests, liaising with third parties and suggesting improvements
• Liaising with internal departments to chase for invoice information and speaking to fee earners and external clients
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks and finance administration
• Reconciling accounts and handling settlement payments
• Assisting with general all-round finance support

The Person

• Experience in a role such as: Accounts Assistant, Accounts Clerk, Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, Finance Assistant, or similar
• Strong IT skills, including good knowledge of Excel
• Confident communicator, able to liaise with both colleagues and clients
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and self-motivated
• Studying towards AAT would be an advantage, however, this not essential

To Apply

Please send your CV today via the advert to be considered for this fantastic Accounts Assistant opportunity.

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