Assistant Accountant

Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Location: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid Working)
Salary: 28,000 - 32,000 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Client Details

We are looking for a driven and detail-focused Assistant Accountant to join a growing finance team based in Manchester City Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting career within a supportive environment, gaining exposure to a wide range of finance duties.

Description

The key responsibilities of an Assistant Accountant will be:

• Handle multi-currency accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, supplier record maintenance and payment runs
• Generate customer invoices, allocate receipts across global accounts, and reconcile accounts receivable balances
• Complete daily multi-currency bank reconciliations and assist with monitoring cash flow
• Process international payments, fund transfers, and foreign exchange transactions
• Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments, and currency revaluations
• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, and intercompany balances
• Support month-end close activities and assist with management reporting
• Assist with VAT/GST and other international tax filings
• Communicate with overseas teams, suppliers, and customers to resolve financial queries
• Ensure adherence to financial controls and assist with internal and external audit requirements
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to system enhancements

Profile

The successful Assistant Accountant will be:

• Currently studying towards AAT or in the early stages of ACCA/CIMA.
• Previous experience within a broader finance role
• Strong numerical ability with good analytical thinking skills
• Confident user of Excel and familiar with accounting systems
• Experience with Oracle is advantageous but not required
• High level of accuracy and strong organisational skills
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and develop
• Able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team

Job Offer

• A salary between 28,000 - 32,000 per annum, based on experience
• Hybrid working - 3 days in office, 2 days working from home
• Study support
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Life assurance
• Discount vouchers
• Medical insurance
• Work from Anywhere scheme: Up to 4 weeks available per annum to work from anywhere in the world
• Enhanced family leave policies