Accounts Assistant

Sellick Partnership; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Unlimited holiday

Hybrid work

Pension

Laptop

Phone

Office bar

Rooftop terrace

AAT study support

Staff discounts

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is recruiting an Accounts Assistant in Manchester city centre, offering a base of £28,000–£29,000 per annum plus a quarterly bonus. The role is permanent with predominantly office-based work and flexible/hybrid arrangements.

You will join a growing finance team supporting purchase ledgers, payroll processing, and month-end reporting. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months’ experience, strong Excel skills, familiarity with Sage, and a desire to develop a career in

Qualifications

• At least 6 months' experience in an accounts or administrative role.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage would be an advantage.
• Organised, accurate and able to manage multiple tasks to deadlines.
• Strong communicator who can work well within a collaborative team environment.
• AAT studier or open to undertaking qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices, managing supplier payments and maintaining the purchase ledger
• Credit control - chasing outstanding invoices and maintaining accurate debtor records
• Bank reconciliations and daily cash management
• Supporting the preparation of month-end accounts and financial reporting
• Assisting with payroll processing and employee expense management
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting audit preparation
• Identifying and supporting improvements to financial processes and systems
• Providing general finance administrative support to the wider team

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication

Time management

Education

AAT studier

Tools

Sage

Job description

Accounts Assistant
£28,000 - £29,000 per annum + quarterly bonus
Manchester City Centre - predominantly office-based with flexible working available
Permanent

Sellick Partnership is working with a well-established SME consultancy based in Manchester city centre who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their growing finance team permanently. This is a business that has grown significantly and counts some of the UK's most recognisable names among its client base. They're a people-first organisation with a genuinely positive culture. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their finance career who wants variety, progression and to be part of a team that genuinely invests in its people.

Overview of the Accounts Assistant role:

Joining a growing finance team, the Accounts Assistant will report directly to the Senior Accountant and support the day-to-day running of the finance function. The business works with a broad range of clients, including some major names, and the finance team plays a key role in supporting the fee earners and surveyors across the business. You'll need to be confident on the phone, comfortable dealing with professional stakeholders, and have a good eye for detail. The role is primarily Manchester City Centre based, with flexible working available.

Key responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant will include:

• Processing purchase invoices, managing supplier payments and maintaining the purchase ledger
• Credit control - chasing outstanding invoices and maintaining accurate debtor records
• Bank reconciliations and daily cash management
• Supporting the preparation of month-end accounts and financial reporting
• Assisting with payroll processing and employee expense management
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting audit preparation
• Identifying and supporting improvements to financial processes and systems
• Providing general finance administrative support to the wider team

What we are looking for in the Accounts Assistant:

• At least 6 months' experience in an accounts or administrative role
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage would be an advantage
• Organised, accurate and able to manage multiple tasks to deadlines
• Strong communicator who can work well within a collaborative team environment
• A genuine interest in developing a career in finance
• AAT studier or open to undertaking qualifications

What is on offer alongside the Accounts Assistant position:

• £28,000 - £29,000 base salary depending on experience
• Quarterly performance - shared bonus scheme based on percentage of total income
• Unlimited holiday, genuinely one of the best benefits at this level
• Flexible working - informal hybrid arrangement with 1 day per week from home
• Pension - 3% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Bar at the office and rooftop terrace, a culture that takes the social side seriously
• AAT study support availableAccess to staff discount and savings platform

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.