Accounts Assistant

Sellick Partnership; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Hybrid working

Pension

Laptop and mobile

Staff discounts

AAT study support

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is recruiting an Accounts Assistant in Manchester city centre for a permanent position within a growing finance team. The role covers essential AP/AR duties, bank reconciliations and month-end support.

The ideal candidate has around 6 months in an accounts/admin role, strong Excel skills and a keen interest in advancing in finance. Flexible hybrid working and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 6 months' experience in accounts/admin role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Experience with Sage advantageous
• Organised, accurate and able to meet deadlines
• Strong communicator and team player
• Interested in developing a career in finance

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices, manage supplier payments and maintain purchase ledger
• Credit control: chase outstanding invoices and maintain debtor records
• Bank reconciliations and daily cash management
• Assist with month-end reports and financial reporting
• Assist payroll processing and employee expense management
• Maintain accurate financial records and support audit preparation
• Identify and support improvements to financial processes and systems
• Provide general finance admin support to the wider team

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Finance interest

Teamwork

Education

AAT studier

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant

£28,000 - £29,000 per annum + quarterly bonus

Manchester City Centre - predominantly office-based with flexible working available

Permanent

Overview

Sellick Partnership is working with a well-established SME consultancy based in Manchester city centre who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their growing finance team permanently. This is a business that has grown significantly and counts some of the UK's most recognisable names among its client base. They're a people-first organisation with a genuinely positive culture. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their finance career who wants variety, progression and to be part of a team that genuinely invests in its people.

Key responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices, managing supplier payments and maintaining the purchase ledger
• Credit control - chasing outstanding invoices and maintaining accurate debtor records
• Bank reconciliations and daily cash management
• Supporting the preparation of month-end accounts and financial reporting
• Assisting with payroll processing and employee expense management
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting audit preparation
• Identifying and supporting improvements to financial processes and systems
• Providing general finance administrative support to the wider team

What we are looking for

• At least 6 months' experience in an accounts or administrative role
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage would be an advantage
• Organised, accurate and able to manage multiple tasks to deadlines
• Strong communicator who can work well within a collaborative team environment
• A genuine interest in developing a career in finance
• AAT studier or open to undertaking qualifications

What is on offer

• £28,000 - £29,000 base salary depending on experience
• Quarterly performance - shared bonus scheme based on percentage of total income
• Unlimited holiday, genuinely one of the best benefits at this level
• Flexible working - informal hybrid arrangement with 1 day per week from home
• Pension - 3% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Bar at the office and rooftop terrace, a culture that takes the social side seriously
• AAT study support available
• Access to staff discount and savings platform

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