Accounts Assistant

Michael Page; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Wythenshawe to support the Accounting & Finance function within the Industrial / Manufacturing sector. You will handle day-to-day management accounting tasks to provide clear, accurate financial information for the business.

The role focuses on maintaining records, processing entries, and producing timely reports. You will investigate variances and collaborate with finance colleagues to resolve queries, using finance systems and spreadsheets to

Qualifications

• Experience with transactional accounting and AP processes.
• Strong data handling and reconciliations skills.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare regular management accounting information to support clear financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure figures are ready for review.
• Process accounting entries and reconcile balances to keep records up to date.
• Help produce monthly reports that give teams visibility of financial performance.
• Investigate variances and provide clear supporting information for finance colleagues.
• Work with colleagues across Accounting & Finance to resolve queries promptly.
• Use finance systems and spreadsheets to organise data and improve reporting accuracy.
• Support the day-to-day running of finance activities within the Industrial / Manufacturing business.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Data analysis

Spreadsheet skills

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

As an Accounts Assistant in Wythenshawe, you will help keep the Accounting & Finance function organised within the Industrial / Manufacturing sector. You will work on day-to-day management accounting tasks that give the business clear, accurate financial information.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Industrial / Manufacturing sector in Wythenshawe.

Description

• Prepare regular management accounting information to support clear financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure figures are ready for review.
• Process accounting entries and reconcile balances to keep records up to date.
• Help produce monthly reports that give teams visibility of financial performance.
• Investigate variances and provide clear supporting information for finance colleagues.
• Work with colleagues across Accounting & Finance to resolve queries promptly.
• Use finance systems and spreadsheets to organise data and improve reporting accuracy.
• Support the day-to-day running of finance activities within the Industrial / Manufacturing business.

Profile

A successful Accounts Assistant you will have knowledge of -

• Confident working at the transactional level including Accounts Payable.
• Confidence working with financial data, reconciliations and accounting entries.
• Good spreadsheet skills and the ability to work accurately with detailed figures.
• Ability to investigate variances and present findings clearly.
• Experience using finance systems to maintain organised financial records.

A practical approach to managing priorities and completing tasks to agreed deadlines.

Job Offer

Immediate start + free parking + progression opportunities + excellent salary

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best