Junior Accountant

Housr; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free gym membership

Monthly team lunches

Company socials

Central office space

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

A growing finance firm based in Manchester is seeking a motivated Bookkeeper or Junior Accountant to join their finance team. This position offers a great opportunity for individuals early in their accounting careers to gain hands-on experience in various financial activities. Responsibilities include preparation of management accounts, process accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll assistance. The role promotes a hybrid work model, combining office and remote work, alongside attractive perks like competitive salary and team lunches.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Process accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
• Support the preparation of VAT returns and other statutory filings.
• Assist with payroll processing and employee expense claims.
• Help maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Identify and suggest process improvements within the finance function.

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Accounting software proficiency

Good communication skills

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Bookkeeper or Junior Accountant to join our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their accounting career to gain hands‑on experience across a broad range of financial activities, working closely with the Finance Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Process accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records
• Support the preparation of VAT returns and other statutory filings
• Assist with payroll processing and employee expense claims
• Help maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities
• Identify and suggest process improvements within the finance function

Requirements

Essential

• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Previous experience in an accounting or finance support role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and accounting software

This role may not be right for you if

• You’re looking for a large team.
• You’re unable to commit to 4 days in our office in Manchester city centre.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Holiday – 25 days off, plus bank holidays each year
• Free gym membership
• Monthly team lunches – At the end of each month, we all grab lunch together as a team, and also have the afternoon off to focus on ourselves
• Company socials – A chance to let our hair down as a team. Past socials have ranged from paintball to ping pong tournaments – we’re quite competitive!
• Central office space – Located in the heart of Manchester, and recently refurbished!
• Hybrid work policy – We’re big advocates of in‑person collaboration. We’re in the office four days a week, with Thursday as a team‑wide work‑from‑home day.

Interview Process

• First stage – Video call with our FD (30 mins)
• Second stage – F2F meeting with FD and COO (60 mins)
• Offer – If we think it’s a good fit, we’ll make you an offer!