Accounts Assistant

The Portfolio Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance department seeks a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant in Manchester. You'll support monthly accounts preparation and assist in various financial tasks. This role requires AAT Level 4 qualification and excellent Excel skills, ideal for proactive individuals aiming to grow in finance.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualification is essential.
• Studying towards CIMA or ACCA is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting and monthly management accounts preparation.
• Assist with VAT returns and regulatory submissions.
• Prepare reconciliations and intercompany matrices.

Skills

Organisational skills

Financial reporting procedures

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Self-motivated

Education

AAT Level 4 qualified

Studying towards CIMA or ACCA

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Paying 25k – 29k
Based in Manchester City
5 days a week on site

About the Role:
We are seeking a detail–oriented and highly organised Accounts Assistant to join our client's Management Accounts Team. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will support the preparation of monthly management accounts and assist the wider finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic finance department in a fast–paced, professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the budgeting process and assist with monthly management accounts.
• Review and assist ledger staff processing.
• Help prepare monthly VAT returns and other regulatory submissions.
• Prepare and reconcile accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset schedules.
• Produce intercompany matrices and monthly intercompany reconciliations.
• Complete monthly nominal reconciliations and process month–end journals.
• Provide detailed cost analysis with relevant commentary.
• Ad–hoc finance projects as directed by the Financial Controller and Finance Director.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting procedures and best practices.
• Proactive and process–driven with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent Excel skills, capable of handling and analysing large volumes of data.
• Self–motivated, with the ability to work independently and deliver actionable insights.

Qualifications:

• AAT Level 4 qualified (or equivalent).
• Actively studying towards CIMA or ACCA qualification is desirable.

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