Accounts Assistant

Axon Moore; Stretford; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business is seeking a Finance Graduate or early-career professional to join their team in West Manchester. The role offers a robust support system for development and opportunities to grow, including mentorship from experienced leaders. The ideal candidate will be hands-on and eager to learn, gaining experience across various financial processes while enjoying a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Full Study Support (AAT / ACCA / CIMA)

Direct mentorship from Finance Director

Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 from home)

Free parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Recent finance graduate or early-career finance professional.
• Eager to learn and develop professionally.
• Hands-on approach with a passion for finance.

Responsibilities

• Compile and deliver key management reports focused on financial analysis.
• Assist in preparing month-end accounts and budgets.
• Process employee expense claims and ensure compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Finance degree

Job description

I'm delighted to be partnering with an innovative and forward-thinking business that's creating a brand new opportunity for a Finance Graduate or someone with early finance experience who's ready to build their career from the ground up.

The Finance Director themselves started in this exact role - and many others in the team have followed similar growth paths. The business is passionate about developing talent and expects this new hire to do exactly the same.

Location: West Manchester

Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 + study support + bonus

Main duties:

• Compile and deliver key management reports, with a focus on inventory and expenditure analysis
• Provide support to the Head of Finance by producing insightful variance analysis
• Assist in the timely and accurate preparation of month-end accounts
• Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance existing financial processes
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, along with other statutory and external reports
• Process and review employee expense claims in line with company policy
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets and forecasts
• Take ownership of inventory tracking, including conducting regular stock counts
• Perform reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Support the finance team in addressing audit requests and ensuring compliance

Benefits:

• Full Study Support (AAT / ACCA / CIMA)
• Direct mentorship from the FD who started in this role
• Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 from home)
• Free parking and excellent public transport links
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• A collaborative and supportive team culture

Ideal candidate:

This is a brilliant opportunity for a finance graduate or early-career finance professional who is hands-on, eager to learn, and passionate about growing in a commercial environment. You'll gain broad exposure, valuable mentorship, and genuine progression opportunities in a business that promotes from within.

If you're ready to kick-start your finance career in a role that's designed to grow with you - we'd love to hear from you.