Accounts Assistant

Building Careers UK; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A purpose-driven housing organisation in Salford is seeking an Accounts Assistant on a fixed-term basis. This role offers a competitive salary of £25,000 - £32,000 and hands-on responsibility for financial operations. Ideal for individuals early in their finance career, it's an opportunity to help shape processes in an engaging work environment. Join a friendly team with agile/hybrid working options and contribute to meaningful community impact.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive team

Excellent flexible working culture

Agile / hybrid working available

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant or Finance Administrator role.
• Understanding of invoices, reconciliations and ledger processing.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices, expenses and payment runs.
• Managing the purchase ledger and maintaining accurate records.
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and supplier statement matching.
• Supporting month-end procedures, including journals and accruals.
• Helping monitor budgets and track project costs.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to resolve queries.
• Supporting the improvement of financial systems and processes.

Skills

Good communication skills

Proactive and organized approach

Competence in Excel

Understanding of finance software

Education

Studying towards AAT or similar finance qualification

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

The Opportunity

We're supporting a purpose-driven housing organisation in Salford that's entering a really exciting stage in its growth. They're expanding rapidly, with increasing activity across development, operations and finance - and now require an Accounts Assistant to support their finance function on a fixed-term basis.

This role is ideal for someone early in their finance career who wants hands-on responsibility, room to grow, and the opportunity to help shape processes in a developing organisation.

The Role

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, helping ensure accurate processing, reporting and compliance.

• Processing purchase invoices, expenses and payment runs
• Managing the purchase ledger and maintaining accurate records
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and supplier statement matching
• Supporting month-end procedures, including journals and accruals
• Helping monitor budgets and track project costs
• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to resolve queries
• Supporting the improvement of financial systems and processes

About You

We're looking for someone with good foundational finance knowledge, and a proactive, organised approach.

Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Competence in Excel and finance software (e.g. Sage, Xero or similar)

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant or Finance Administrator role
• Understanding of invoices, reconciliations and ledger processing
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy

Desirable

• Studying towards AAT or similar finance qualification
• Experience in housing, property, construction or public sector finance

Why Join?

• Be part of a purpose-led organisation with strong social values
• Join at a formative stage with opportunities to support improvements
• Friendly and supportive team with excellent flexible working culture
• Agile / hybrid working available

Competitive Salary

£25,000 - £32,000 (DOE)

Fixed-Term Basis & Future Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience, contribute to meaningful work, and help shape the finance function of an organisation making a real difference to the community. The role will start on a fixed term basis, with the likelihood that the role will convert to a permanent role upon completion.

Please get in touch today with our Property and Housing Specialist Jonathan Kirby for more details on opportunities available, or apply below with your CV.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.