Finance Assistant

Axon Moore; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Study support

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Axon Moore is recruiting for an Accounts Assistant in Central Manchester with hybrid working. The role focuses on core transactional finance duties with a clear progression path into Management Accounts as you develop.

The successful candidate will have prior finance experience and be keen to learn, with study support for an AAT or similar qualification. This is a great opportunity to grow beyond transactional tasks and gain broader accounting exposure.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance/accounts environment is essential.
• Ideally studying towards, or interested in, an AAT or further finance qualification.
• Graduate with initial experience or 1+ year in finance would be suitable.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Support Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger functions.
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts.
• Assist with bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process payments and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with month-end processes and deadlines.
• Support the wider Finance team with transactional duties.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies and queries.
• Assist with preparation of Management Accounts as experience develops.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive

Finance knowledge

Education

AAT study

Job description

Axon Moore is delighted to be recruiting for a growing business in Central Manchester. Due to continued growth, we’re looking for an Accounts Assistant to join a successful and expanding finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant who is looking to take the next step in their career and build on your existing finance experience. The role will initially focus on core transactional finance duties, with a clear pathway to gain greater exposure across Management Accounts as you develop.

The business is going through an exciting period of growth and is looking for someone who is keen to learn, develop and take on additional responsibility over time. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants more than just a transactional role and is looking to build a broader understanding of finance.

Location: Central Manchester + Hybrid working

Salary: £28,000

Benefits: Hybrid working, progression opportunities, study support and the opportunity to gain exposure alongside others!

Main duties:

• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Supporting the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger functions.
• Reconciling supplier and customer accounts.
• Assisting with bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Processing payments and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Assisting with month-end processes and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Supporting the wider Finance team with transactional and administrative duties.
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies and queries.
• Assisting with the preparation of Management Accounts as experience develops.
• Taking on additional duties and responsibilities as part of your progression within the team.

Person specification:

• Previous experience within a finance / accounts environment is essential. You may be a graduate with initial experience or have already 1 year of experience.
• Good understanding of core transactional finance processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to work with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive approach with the ability to use your own initiative.
• Keen to learn and develop their finance knowledge.
• Ideally studying towards, or interested in working towards, an AAT or further finance qualification.
• Ambitious and motivated to progress into a broader accounting role.

If you’re an Accounts Assistant looking for a role where you can develop beyond transactional finance and gain genuine exposure to Management Accounts, this is a fantastic opportunity.