Assistant Accountant
Location: Salford, Manchester (Office-based)
Hours: Full-time, Permanent – 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Assistant Accountant to join our finance team. This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone with excellent attention to detail who enjoys taking ownership of day-to-day financial processes and working as part of a busy team.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the finance function, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting payroll, and assisting with month-end processes. Experience using Sage 50 is essential.
Key Responsibilities
As an Assistant Accountant, your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the purchase ledger, including processing supplier invoices and preparing payment runs.
- Maintaining the sales ledger, raising invoices, allocating payments, and supporting credit control activities.
- Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable accurately and within agreed timescales.
- Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Monitoring and reconciling intercompany transactions.
- Assisting with cash flow monitoring and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Supporting the preparation of monthly management information and financial reports.
- Assisting with payroll preparation and processing, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving account queries promptly.
- Posting journals and assisting with month-end and year-end accounting activities.
- Ensuring financial records are maintained in accordance with company procedures and accounting standards.
- Providing administrative support to the wider finance team as required.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years' experience working within an Accounts role or similar finance role.
- At least 2 years' experience using Sage 50 Accounts.
- A solid understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations and general accounting processes.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
- The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- A professional and confidential approach when handling sensitive financial information.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Desirable
- Experience supporting payroll processing.
- AAT qualification or currently studying towards AAT.
- Experience working within a multi-company environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £28,000–£30,000 per annum.
- Permanent, full-time employment, in person.
- Monday to Friday working hours with no weekend working.
- 28 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
- Free onsite parking.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities to broaden your finance experience and develop your career.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a growing business where your contribution will make a real difference. You'll join a friendly and supportive team, gain exposure to a wide range of accounting responsibilities, and play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Sage: 2 years (required)
- Accounting: 2 years (required)
Location:
- Manchester M30 7EY (preferred)
Work Location: In person
