Accounts Assistant

Aspire; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an Accounts Assistant. This full-time position involves reconciling invoices, maintaining ledgers, and assisting with bank reconciliations. Candidates should have experience in finance, an AAT qualification, and be skilled in MS Excel. Strong attention to detail and analytical abilities are essential. Competitive salary ranges from £26,000 to £28,000, with ample growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable and bank reconciliations.
• Proven experience with month-end closure.
• Skilled in querying transactions in finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and allocate supplier invoices across legal entities.
• Produce cashflow forecasts for operational revenue streams.
• Manage accounts receivable month-end close.

Skills

Finance experience

AAT qualified

Sales ledger maintenance

Business Central familiarity

MS Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-oriented

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Business Central

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours/week (Monday–Friday)
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000

Company: Aspire

Location:

Posted: Oct 1st 2025

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and allocate supplier invoices (e.g., energy bills, council tax) across legal entities. Maintain clean ledgers and ensure timely payments.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and maintain accurate cash book records.
• Produce rolling 3-month cashflow forecasts for operational revenue streams; feed into group cashflow.
• Provide accounts payable cover during absences.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely revenue invoicing; improve monthly processes.
• Manage accounts receivable month-end close.
• Implement and oversee the PLEO process, ensuring compliance, spend control, and accurate GL postings.
• Assist with monthly accrued revenue schedules based on charges raised and demand schedules.
• Reconcile quarterly revenue and costs for designated business units; support annual budget preparation.
• Provide cover for HMRC returns (CIS and VAT) in line with regulations.
• Support ad-hoc month-end processes including journal preparation and postings.
• Contribute to finance process improvements and system enhancements.
• Assist with annual external audit, ensuring timely resolution of queries.
• Document financial accounting processes with detailed process notes.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, especially accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end closure.
• AAT qualified (minimum) to demonstrate accounting literacy.
• Proven experience in sales ledger maintenance and accounts payable.
• Familiarity with Business Central or similar accounting systems.
• Skilled in querying and inputting transactions in finance systems.
• Proficient in MS Excel for data manipulation and formatting.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Practical, flexible, and able to prioritise effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; team-oriented.
• Eager to learn and contribute to continuous improvement.

How to Apply

If you want to take advantage of this excellent opportunity, please call Helen or email as indicated in the original posting. This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. You will be contacted if selected for interview within 14 days. By applying, you consent to Aspire Recruitment processing your data in accordance with the Privacy Policy.