Accounts Assistant

Office Angels; 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 in Manchester is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the Finance team in a fast-paced, growing tech company. Office-based role in Manchester City Centre with a salary of £26,000–£30,000 per year, dependent on experience.

The role offers study support and clear path to progression within a supportive finance function, with responsibilities spanning processing invoices, credit control, and month-end tasks.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and staff expenses promptly and accurately.
• Raise sales invoices and assist with credit control, including following up on outstanding payments.
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements, and company credit cards.
• Assist with month-end tasks such as accruals, prepayments, and journal postings.
• Maintain accurate financial records within the accounting software.
• Support the preparation of VAT returns and other compliance filings.
• Respond to internal and external finance inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with general administrative duties within the finance function.
• Collaborate with the Financial Controller on ad hoc reporting and projects.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Proactive attitude

Time management

Education

Finance degree or related discipline

AAT qualification in progress

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Manchester City Centre (5 days office based)

Salary: 26,000 - 30,000 per annum depending on experience

Benefits

• 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

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 UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.