Accounts Assistant

Building Careers UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A purpose-driven housing organization in Manchester is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support its finance function on a fixed-term basis. This position offers hands-on responsibility and opportunities for growth in a developing firm. Ideal candidates will have foundational finance knowledge and experience in roles such as Accounts Assistant. The role provides competitive compensation, and the possibility of becoming permanent upon completion of the term.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant or Finance Administrator role.
• Understanding of invoices, reconciliations and ledger processing.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices, expenses and payment runs.
• Manage the purchase ledger and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and supplier statement matching.
• Support month-end procedures, including journals and accruals.
• Help monitor budgets and track project costs.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve queries.
• Support the improvement of financial systems and processes.

Skills

Foundational finance knowledge

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Proactive and organised approach

Competence in Excel and finance software

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

The Opportunity

We’re supporting a purpose–driven housing organisation in Salford that’s entering a really exciting stage in its growth. They’re expanding rapidly, with increasing activity across development, operations and finance – and now require an Accounts Assistant to support their finance function on a fixed–term basis.

This role is ideal for someone early in their finance career who wants hands–on responsibility, room to grow, and the opportunity to help shape processes in a developing organisation.

The Role

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you’ll play a key role in supporting the day–to–day financial operations of the business, helping ensure accurate processing, reporting and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing purchase invoices, expenses and payment runs
• Managing the purchase ledger and maintaining accurate records
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and supplier statement matching
• Supporting month–end procedures, including journals and accruals
• Helping monitor budgets and track project costs
• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to resolve queries
• Supporting the improvement of financial systems and processes

About You

We’re looking for someone with good foundational finance knowledge, and a proactive, organised approach.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant or Finance Administrator role
• Understanding of invoices, reconciliations and ledger processing
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Competence in Excel and finance software (e.g. Sage, Xero or similar)

Desirable

• Studying towards AAT or similar finance qualification
• Experience in housing, property, construction or public sector finance

Why Join?

• Be part of a purpose–led organisation with strong social values
• Join at a formative stage with opportunities to support improvements
• Friendly and supportive team with excellent flexible working culture
• Agile / hybrid working available
• Competitive salary of 25,000 – 32,000 (DOE)

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience, contribute to meaningful work, and help shape the finance function of an organisation making a real difference to the community.

The role will start on a fixed term basis, with the likelihood that the role will convert to a permanent role upon completion.

Please get in touch today with our Property and Housing Specialist Jonathan Kirby on (phone number removed) for more details on opportunities available, or apply below with your CV

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.