Accounts Assistant

Robert Walters UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Manchester is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This role involves supporting day-to-day financial operations, processing invoices, and maintaining ledgers. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. This position offers opportunities for development and training in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for development and further training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant role, ideally within professional services.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent numeracy skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process and post supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and maintain ledgers.
• Prepare monthly management reports and financial summaries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Experience in an Accounts Assistant role

Tools

Microsoft Office

Finance software

Job description

Our client is a forward-thinking business committed to providing high-quality services with a strong focus on customer care and professional integrity. They are seeking an experienced and proactive Accounts Assistant to join their finance team and support the day-to-day financial operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative and professional environment, with opportunities for development and further training.

* Opportunity to work in a forward-thinking organisation

* Collaborative and professional working environment

* Opportunities for development and further training in finance

What you'll do:

As an Accounts Assistant, your role will be pivotal in supporting the day-to-day financial operations. You will be responsible for processing supplier invoices, assisting with bank reconciliations, maintaining ledgers, preparing monthly reports, managing payments, liaising with stakeholders to resolve queries, reconciling statements, assisting in compliance reporting, and providing administrative support. Your excellent attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team will ensure your success in this role.

* Process and post supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls

* Assist with bank reconciliations, petty cash, and credit card reconciliations

* Maintain purchase and sales ledgers, updating records in a timely manner

* Assist with preparation of monthly management reports and financial summaries

* Support with daily banking, including client account transactions

* Monitor and manage incoming and outgoing payments, ensuring timely processing

* Liaise with stakeholders and other staff to resolve invoice and payment queries

* Reconcile supplier statements and support with payment run preparation

* Assist in producing VAT returns and other compliance reporting

* Provide general administrative support within the finance department

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Accounts Assistant position brings previous experience from a similar role within professional services. Your strong attention to detail coupled with excellent numeracy skills will enable you to excel in this role. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel is essential while experience using different finance software would be advantageous. Your ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines while working both independently or as part of a team will be key. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also required.

* Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant role, ideally within professional services

* Strong attention to detail with excellent numeracy skills

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

* Experience using different finance software is desirable

* Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What sets this company apart:

Our client is known for its commitment towards high-quality services with a strong focus on care and professional integrity. They offer a collaborative and professional working environment with opportunities for development and further training in finance. The business supports hybrid working, ensuring a balance between work and personal life. They also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Accounts Assistant

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Manchester

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Accounts Assistant

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Manchester

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: 9L7QTY-0A6D3012

Date posted: 23 May 2025

Consultant: Kris Shackley

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