Accounts Assistant

Palatine Talent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Full study support

Free gym membership

Prizes such as holidays to the Maldives

Genuine progression opportunities

Job summary

A fast-growing fashion business in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join its collaborative finance team. The role involves assisting with monthly management accounts, reconciliations, and budgeting support. The ideal candidate will be studying AAT or early stages of ACCA / CIMA, with 1-2 years' finance experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious individuals to grow within a thriving company that values career progression.

Qualifications

• AAT or early-stage ACCA / CIMA studying required.
• 1-2 years' experience in a finance role preferred.
• Ambitious and eager to develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts (P&L and Balance Sheet).
• Conduct reconciliations, journals, and month-end support.
• Budgeting and forecasting assistance required.
• Working closely with non-finance teams
• Using Xero and Excel to maintain accurate reporting

Skills

Organised

Ambitious

Keen to learn

Education

Studying AAT or early-stage ACCA / CIMA

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

If you're studying AAT or in the early stages of ACCA / CIMA and want your next move to genuinely accelerate your career; this is one to look at.

My client is a fast-growing fashion business with serious momentum. Founded by experienced retailers, the company has achieved consistent year-on-year growth, scaling from ecommerce success into the high street. And they’re only just getting started.

With growth comes opportunity, and they’re now hiring an Assistant Accountant to join a high-performing, collaborative finance team.

What’s In It For You?

• 25 days holiday
• Full study support
• Free gym membership
• Raffles to win prizes such as holidays to the Maldives
• Genuine progression in a scaling business where you won’t be pigeon-holed

The Role

• Assist with monthly management accounts (P&L and Balance Sheet)
• Reconciliations, journals and month-end supportTransactional finance oversight
• Budgeting and forecasting support
• Working closely with non-finance teams
• Using Xero and Excel to maintain accurate reporting

About You

• Studying AAT or early-stage ACCA / CIMA
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in a finance role
• Organised, ambitious and keen to learn
• Looking for a business where you can grow as the company grows

If you’re ambitious, commercially curious and want exposure that will genuinely strengthen your CV, this is a brilliant opportunity.

Apply without delay or message me directly for a confidential conversation.