Accounts Assistant

Manchester£ (DOE)Full-time
• 6-month FTC

Job Description

We’re supporting a growing, multi-entity organisation in Manchester who are seeking a meticulous and proactive Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a permanent basis. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records across a group of nine companies, with a strong focus on accounts payable, supplier management, bank reconciliation, and supporting wider month-end processes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further develop within a dynamic finance function while contributing to smooth and compliant financial operations.

You’ll be working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Purchase Processing

• Overseeing the purchase order process and controls
• Matching purchase orders to invoices
• Accurate allocation of site-related costs
• Processing supplier invoices using Xero, WorkflowMax, Dext, and ApprovalMax

Payments

• Completing twice-monthly supplier payment runs
• Managing DLA legal float top-ups and controls
• Handling intercompany loan transfers
• Distributing group VAT receipts/liabilities
• Processing base and contingent rent payments
• Performing ad-hoc payment tasks

Banking & Reconciliations

• Performing daily bank reconciliations
• Supporting accurate balance sheet reconciliation and asset/liability recording

Month-End & Management Accounts

• Assisting with the timely preparation of monthly management accounts
• Closing AP ledgers and reconciling cashbooks

Expenses & Credit Control

• Verifying and recording staff expenses and credit card expenditure
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls

Cashflow Forecasting

• Maintaining the rolling 13-week cashflow forecast

Rent Payments & Site Costing

• Supporting rent-related calculations
• Assisting with annual rent reviews and partner profit certificate preparation

Tax Compliance

• Supporting VAT return preparation
• Completing CIS returns
• Completing CT61 submissions

Project Cost Tracking

• Monitoring and reporting on the financial progress of site development projects

Audit Support

• Assisting internal and external audit preparation

Ad-Hoc Duties

• Producing financial reports and analysis
• Supporting general accounting and administrative tasks

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Experience as an Accounts Assistant or in a similar finance role
• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• Proficiency with Xero and related applications (WorkflowMax, Dext, ApprovalMax)
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• High numerical accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time-management ability
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• AAT qualification (desirable)

Additional Information

Hours: 37.5 per week (Mon–Fri)Contract: Fixed Term ContractSalary: Competitive (DOE)Location: Manchester

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced Accounts Assistant looking to join a fast-growing organisation with opportunities to develop and contribute to a busy finance team, we’d love to hear from you.