Accounts Assistant: 12-Month Maternity Cover (Ledger & MA)

Platinum Recruitment Group Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Group Ltd in Wythenshawe is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a 12-month maternity cover. The role focuses roughly 50% on Purchase Ledger—processing invoices, reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries.

The remaining half involves supporting the Financial Controller with management accounts and monthly reporting. You'll work closely with your FC, who will mentor you throughout the contract, helping you broaden your finance skillset and gain hands-on experience

Qualifications

• Experience with purchase ledger processes including invoices and reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end processes and basic management accounts tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and reconcile supplier statements.
• Handle supplier queries and ensure accurate posting.
• Assist with management accounts and monthly reporting activities.
• Support the Financial Controller with ad-hoc duties.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Invoices & Reconciliations

Financial Reporting

Education

AAT (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Platinum Recruitment Group Ltd in Wythenshawe is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a 12-month maternity cover. The role focuses roughly 50% on Purchase Ledger—processing invoices, reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries.

The remaining half involves supporting the Financial Controller with management accounts and monthly reporting. You'll work closely with your FC, who will mentor you throughout the contract, helping you broaden your finance skillset and gain hands-on experience