Accounts & Payroll Specialist — Growth & Study Support

Confidential; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Altrincham to support end-to-end finance processes within a reputable practice. The role covers payroll, AP/AR, VAT, and reconciliations, with potential study support for AAT/ACCA and clear progression.

You will work in a busy finance team, handle month-end tasks, and maintain strong attention to detail while communicating effectively with clients and colleagues across the firm.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years finance experience (practice or industry).
• AAT / ACCA qualified or QBE.
• Strong understanding of double-entry, reconciliations, and VAT.
• Strong understanding of end to end Payroll.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll and accounts - journals, reconciliations, month-end support.
• Accounts Payable - processing invoices, supplier payments.
• Accounts Receivable - credit control, customer accounts.
• VAT returns - preparation and submission.
• Payroll admin - assisting with monthly payroll tasks.
• Bank reconciliations - maintaining accurate financial records.
• General finance admin - filing, data entry, client communication.

Skills

Payroll processing

Double-entry bookkeeping

VAT knowledge

Accounts reconciliation

Communication

Time management

Education

AAT / ACCA qualified or QBE

Tools

Sage

Xero

IRIS

Job description

Confidential is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Altrincham to support end-to-end finance processes within a reputable practice. The role covers payroll, AP/AR, VAT, and reconciliations, with potential study support for AAT/ACCA and clear progression.

You will work in a busy finance team, handle month-end tasks, and maintain strong attention to detail while communicating effectively with clients and colleagues across the firm.