Junior Accountant

Elite Hiring Solution; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial services firm in Manchester is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their expanding finance team. This role offers excellent career advancement opportunities in accounting, with full support for professional qualifications. Key responsibilities include bookkeeping, processing financial transactions, and supporting audits. Ideal candidates will have strong numerical skills, be proficient in Excel, and ideally have experience with accounting software. This position offers a supportive work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Full AAT / ACCA study support

Clear progression to Assistant Accountant / Accountant roles

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension and benefits

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Open to graduates, school leavers, or candidates with up to 1–2 years' experience.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Processing invoices, receipts, payments, and expenses.
• Assisting with monthly management accounts and year-end reporting.
• Bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring.
• Supporting financial reports and audits.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

High attention to detail and organisation

Education

Studying or planning to study AAT / ACCA

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Our client, a reputable and fast-growing organisation, is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their expanding finance team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to start or advance your career in accounting, with full support toward professional qualifications and long-term progression.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records
• Processing invoices, receipts, payments, and expenses
• Assisting with monthly management accounts and year-end reporting
• Bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring
• Supporting financial reports and audits

Requirements

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• High attention to detail and organisation
• Experience with Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks (preferred)
• Studying or planning to study AAT / ACCA beneficial
• Suitable for graduates, school leavers, or candidates with up to 1–2 years' experience

What’s on Offer

• Full AAT / ACCA study support
• Clear progression to Assistant Accountant / Accountant roles
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, benefits
• Supportive and growth-focused working environment

Apply now to build a rewarding career in accounting with long-term development and real progression opportunities