Accounts Assistant

Office Angles UK; Manchester; 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 UK is hiring an Accounts Assistant in Manchester City Centre, 5 days office based, to join the Finance team. The role offers a salary of £26,000 - £30,000 per annum depending on experience, and a benefits package including study support and healthcare.

You will process invoices, raise sales invoices, reconcile accounts, assist month-end, and help with VAT returns. The successful candidate will have a finance degree or related discipline, Excel proficiency, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Finance degree or related discipline.
• Experience in finance, accounts or bookkeeping preferred.
• AAT qualification or studying towards it is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Xero experience is beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• 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

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

workload management

Education

Finance degree or related discipline

AAT qualification or studying towards it

Tools

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

• 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

• 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

Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.