Interim Junior Accountant — 6 Months, Manchester

Page Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Personnel is recruiting a Junior Accountant in Manchester for a 6-month interim role. The position offers a salary up to £45,000 and suits someone preparing for ACCA/CIMA/ACA or qualified by experience.

The role involves supporting financial statements, coordinating month-end close, posting journals, and performing bank reconciliations while maintaining accurate records. A proactive team player with Excel proficiency is ideal.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified with ACCA/CIMA/ACA or qualified by experience.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Experience with SAP and Oracle.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing financial statements and reports.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Posting journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile accounts and ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Monitor budgets and track expenses.
• Provide support during internal and external audits.
• Maintain financial data and documentation.
• Collaborate with the finance team on ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA or qualified by experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Page Personnel is recruiting a Junior Accountant in Manchester for a 6-month interim role. The position offers a salary up to £45,000 and suits someone preparing for ACCA/CIMA/ACA or qualified by experience.

The role involves supporting financial statements, coordinating month-end close, posting journals, and performing bank reconciliations while maintaining accurate records. A proactive team player with Excel proficiency is ideal.