Junior Accountant - 6 Months Fixed Term Contract - Up To £45,000 - 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

• A fantastic new role has opened up for a Junior Accountant in Manchester.
• This role is a 6 month interim position initially, offering up to £45,000.

About Our Client

This role is with a successful company that operates across the UK and has a supportive and dynamic team.

Job Description

• 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 ensure proper documentation.
• Collaborate with the finance team on various ad-hoc projects.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Junior Accountant should have:

• Part-qualified status in a recognised accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or be qualified by experience.
• A solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Experience working with accounting software and tools similar to SAP and Oracle.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial work.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software.

What's on Offer

• Salary ranging from £40,000 to £45,000, dependent on the level of experience.

Junior Accountant - 6 Months Fixed Term Contract - up to £45,000 - Manchester • Manchester, England