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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:

• On-site parking

Experience:

• Sage: 2 years (required)
• Accounting: 2 years (required)

Location:

• Manchester M30 7EY (preferred)

Work Location: In person