Finance Assistant | Study Support & Management Accounts

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Study support towards relevant account

PureGym membership

Exposure to management accounts and 
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Job summary

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited in Manchester City Centre is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a growing finance team. The role offers hands-on experience with purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations and month-end support, with study assistance toward accounting qualifications.

This office-based role provides exposure to management accounts and progression within a supportive environment, with a clear path to professional qualifications and a long-term career in finance.

Qualifications

• A degree in Finance, Accounting or a related subject, or some previous experience in an accounts or finance role.
• Genuine interest in building a long-term career in finance.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and comfortable learning new systems.
• Proactive, enthusiastic approach and willingness to learn.
• Keen to develop professionally and potentially study towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA.
• Comfortable working as part of a busy, office-based team.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales ledger invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Completing bank and supplier reconciliations.
• Assisting with payment runs and resolving account queries.
• Supporting month-end processes and the preparation of management accounts.
• Assisting with journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers.
• Supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day accounting activities.
• Taking on additional responsibilities as experience and confidence develop.

Skills

Numerical skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Learnability

Study towards qualifications

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

AAT/ACCA/CIMA study

Tools

Excel

Job description

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited in Manchester City Centre is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a growing finance team. The role offers hands-on experience with purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations and month-end support, with study assistance toward accounting qualifications.

This office-based role provides exposure to management accounts and progression within a supportive environment, with a clear path to professional qualifications and a long-term career in finance.