Graduate Accounts Assistant

Axon Moore; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Study support

Job summary

Axon Moore are recruiting a Graduate Accounts Assistant to join a growing finance team in a hybrid role at Media City. You’ll gain hands-on experience across a broad range of financial activities, with support from an experienced Finance Manager.

Salary up to 29K DOE plus study support; full-time permanent position with opportunities to develop in accountancy. Suitable for recent graduates, AAT students and those with initial finance exposure.

Qualifications

• Interest in developing a career in accounting and finance.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident communication and collaboration across the business.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoicing, payment processing and direct debit administration.
• Complete bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and resolve queries.
• Monitor outstanding debt and support debt resolution and refunds.
• Assist with month-end activities including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure records are up to date.
• Support VAT compliance, tax requirements, statutory reporting and year-end audit preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree or studying towards AAT

Job description

Axon Moore are delighted to be recruiting for a graduate accounts assistant to join a growing business and its finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build their career in accountancy, gaining hands-on experience across a broad range of financial and transactional activities, with support from an experienced Finance Manager.

Whether you’re a recent graduate, currently studying towards your AAT qualification or have some initial finance experience, this role offers the opportunity to develop your technical skills and progress within a supportive finance team. This business has a great fun culture, so personality will be a key part of the hiring processes.

Location: Media City + Hybrid

Salary: Up to 29K DOE + Study Support

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

• Manage invoicing, payment processing and direct debit administration.
• Complete bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and resolve account queries.
• Monitor outstanding debt, support debt resolution and manage deposit protection and refunds.
• Assist with month-end activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure financial records are accurate and up to date.
• Support VAT compliance, tax requirements, statutory reporting and year-end audit preparation.
• Maintain financial procedures and support the wider team with ad hoc projects and process improvements.

About You

• A genuine interest in developing a career in accountancy and finance.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the business.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with a willingness to learn and take ownership.
• A relevant degree, AAT studies or some initial finance experience would be advantageous, but experience isn't essential.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to learn, develop and build a long term career in finance, we’d love to hear from you.

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