Junior Accounts Assistant – AAT Study Support & Growth

Accountable-Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AAT study support

Career progression

Job summary

Accountable-Recruitment in Manchester is seeking a Junior Accounts Assistant to join a retail finance team. The role focuses on building Accounts Payable experience while broadening exposure to broader accounting tasks.

We offer AAT study support and a clear path to progress into a full Accounts Assistant role within a busy finance environment. Ideal for someone starting their finance career with ambition and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months experience in Accounts Payable or a similar junior finance role.
• Genuine interest in developing a long-term career in accounting.
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and manage purchase ledger transactions.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice queries.
• Assist with payment runs and bank reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of month-end accounts.
• Help with expenses, journals and general ledger tasks.
• Work closely with the wider finance team to develop accounting knowledge.
• Take on additional responsibilities as experience grows.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

AAT studies

Job description

Accountable-Recruitment in Manchester is seeking a Junior Accounts Assistant to join a retail finance team. The role focuses on building Accounts Payable experience while broadening exposure to broader accounting tasks.

We offer AAT study support and a clear path to progress into a full Accounts Assistant role within a busy finance environment. Ideal for someone starting their finance career with ambition and a proactive attitude.