Accounts Assistant

Berkshire Talent Partnership; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected global engineering consultancy is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support their finance team in Altrincham. The role involves preparing project billing, handling accounts payable/receivable, and maintaining financial records. Ideal candidates have 2-3 years of experience in accounting and a solid knowledge of Microsoft Excel. This position offers a salary of £25,000 - £28,000 per annum along with hybrid working options and additional perks like a gym and canteen.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Canteen

Gym

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in an accounts role.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with invoicing and accounts payable/receivable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process project billing and client invoices.
• Support accounts receivable and credit control activities.
• Carry out day-to-day accounts payable tasks.

Skills

Practical accounts experience

Microsoft Excel (Office 365)

Invoicing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Degree in accounting, finance or business (or equivalent experience)

Tools

SAP

Job description

28th July, 2025

Berkshire Talent Partnership is proud to be working with a respected global engineering consultancy to recruit an Accounts Assistant for their finance team based in Altrincham.

This is a well-rounded role, suited to someone with practical accounts experience who is looking to settle into a long-term position in a very supportive environment. The successful candidate will be supporting core finance functions as well as providing financial information to project teams across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process project billing and client invoices
• Support accounts receivable and credit control activities
• Carry out day-to-day accounts payable tasks
• Track project costs and provide updates to internal teams
• Maintain and update financial models for cost performance monitoring
• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly internal finance reports
• Help identify any financial risks or discrepancies in cost tracking
• Maintain accurate records of contracts and project cost data
• Support non-finance colleagues with financial queries
• Assist with month-end and year-end tasks, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Provide backup support to other members of the UK finance team as needed

What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone with:

• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in an accounts role
• A degree in accounting, finance or business (or equivalent experience) is ideal but not essential
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Office 365)
• Experience with invoicing and accounts payable/receivable
• Familiarity with balance sheet and P&L reconciliations
• SAP experience is desirable but not essential
• A careful, methodical approach and good attention to detail
• Clear communication skills and the ability to support team members
• NB This role does not currently support Study for Accounting Qualifications

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a structured finance team, values stability, and is happy to remain in the role for the next few years without seeking rapid progression.

• £25000 - £28000 per annum + Hybrid working, canteen, gym
• £25000 - £28000 per annum + Hybrid working, canteen, gym