Accounts Assistant

Dickson O'Brien; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services company in Manchester is looking for an Accounts Assistant to manage tasks such as purchase ledger, invoice processing, and supplier reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have experience in a finance environment, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and be self-motivated. AAT qualification or willingness to study is essential, with further support offered.

Benefits

Further study support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance environment.
• Able to manage stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Capable of working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage Purchase Ledger and Invoice processing.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations.
• Chase overdue debts in Credit Control.
• Assist finance manager with ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Confidence

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Results driven

Education

AAT qualified or willingness to study

Job description

Our growing client based in Walkden (M28) are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant. The role is based in the OFFICE.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• A highly confident self‑motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills.
• Professional and tenacious.
• Passionate for results, eagerness to take responsibility and manage stakeholders' expectations.

ROLE SPECIFICATION.

• Purchase Ledger
• Invoice processing
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Identifying and managing queries with internal/external parties
• New supplier set up
• Credit Control, ensuring any over‑due debt is chased on time
• Daily Bank reconciliations
• Direct Debit reconciliationsProcess improvements
• Assisting the finance manager with ad hoc tasks

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Proven experience of working in a finance environment.
• Service delivery focused.
• Self‑motivated and results driven.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to continuously prioritise and work effectively under pressure.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• AAT qualified or wanting to study.
• Further study support will be offered.