Accounts Assistant

Jdr Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a fixed-term contract of at least 12 months in central Manchester. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified and have a minimum of 2 years' experience in finance roles. Responsibilities include processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and supporting credit control. This role is fully office-based with standard working hours of 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified with at least level 3.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in finance.
• Ability to work with both sales and purchase ledger.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and staff expenses.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries.
• Prepare weekly payment runs and handle banking.

Skills

AAT qualified (ideally level 3 minimum)

2 years experience in similar finance positions

Experience across both sales and purchase ledger

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of Navision software (desirable)

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Salary: Up to £35,000 (DOE)

Type: Fixed Term Contract - Minimum 12 months

Location: Central Manchester

Hours: 09:00am - 17:00pm (Monday to Friday) - Fully Office Based

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, staff expenses, and company credit card statements
• Ensure all invoices are authorised correctly and paid on time
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any queries
• Prepare weekly payment runs and handle banking of cheques
• Post and reconcile customer payments daily
• Chase overdue payments and handle customer queries when needed
• Send statements and provide copy invoices to customers
• Support credit control and help prepare debt reports and credit checks
• Assist with month-end tasks such as journals and reconciliations
• Help with audit preparation and respond to auditor queries
• Maintain accurate financial records and support filing
• Provide cover across purchase ledger, sales ledger, and credit control when required
• Contribute to process improvements within the finance team

Required Skills / Experience

• AAT qualified (ideally level 3 minimum)
• Minimum of 2 years experience within similar finance positions
• Experience across both sales and purchase ledger
• Willingness to complete varied tasks when required
• Strong communication skills within a team environment
• Knowledge of Navision software (desirable)

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