Assistant Accoutant

RG Consultancy; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance company in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the finance team. This role offers a salary between £32,000 - £35,000 per annum, with 25 days of annual leave and opportunities for professional development. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance and strong Excel skills. Hybrid working is also available after the training period.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Study support and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in an Assistant Accountant role highly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and IT required.
• Attention to detail and effective communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance Manager with day-to-day finance functions.
• Prepare month-end journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Assist with management accounts production.
• Maintain fixed asset registers.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with cashflow forecasting and reporting.
• Process invoices and support ledger teams.
• Aid in year-end audit preparation.

Skills

Experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role

Strong Excel and IT skills

Excellent attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive hands-on approach

Teamwork ability

Education

Studying towards or qualified with AAT

Early stages of CIMA/ACCA

Tools

Sage or similar ERP systems

Job description

RG Consultancy are delighted to be working with a well-established and growing business based in Openshaw, Manchester. Our client has built a strong reputation in their industry and is now looking to add an Assistant Accountant to their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or experienced Assistant Accountant looking to take the next step in their career within a business that truly values development, flexibility, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

As the Assistant Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the Finance Manager with the day-to-day running of the finance function, including:

• Preparing month-end journals, accruals and prepayments

• Assisting with management accounts production

• Maintaining fixed asset registers

• Balance sheet reconciliations

• Assisting with cashflow forecasting and reporting

• Processing invoices and supporting the purchase and sales ledger teams when required

• Supporting year-end audit preparation

• Helping to drive process improvements across the finance function

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role

• Strong Excel and IT skills (experience with Sage or similar ERP systems desirable)

• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills

• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work as part of a close-knit team

• Ideally studying towards or qualified with AAT, or early stages of CIMA/ACCA

What's on Offer

• £32,000 - £35,000 per annum

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Free on-site parking

• Study support and professional development opportunities

• Hybrid working available after training period