Accounts Assistant

Role: Accounts Assistant

Duration: Temp ongoing (excellent chance to be made permanent)
Location: Manchester (Wythenshawe), (Mostly remote working)

Hourly pay Rate: up to £20.67 per hour umbrella

The role
My client is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their UK Finance team in South Manchester. This role supports the Europe Shared Services function and focuses on accurate, timely processing across accounts payable and receivable. You will play a key role in maintaining strong financial control and clean accounting records.

The role is temporary initially, but if made permanent the company always supports progression as seen with many other teams members in the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct approval and coding
• Post bank transactions and complete daily bank reconciliations
• Run payment cycles and resolve supplier queries
• Review and process expense claims
• Post journals and complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare intercompany statements
• Support month end activities and wider finance tasks
• Assist with ad hoc projects across the finance team
• Follow financial controls, audit requirements, and data protection rules

Key relationships

• Finance team, procurement, operations, and department managers
• Suppliers, vendors, and internal or external auditors

Skills and experience

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant or finance administration role
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, payment runs, and VAT basics
• Confident using finance or ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Sage, or NetSuite
• Strong Excel skills and good IT literacy
• High attention to detail and strong organisation skills
• Able to manage high volumes of transactions to deadline
• Clear communicator, confident dealing with suppliers and internal teams
• Practical problem solver who can resolve routine discrepancies

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English
• AAT Level 2 or 3 is desirable but not essential
• Ongoing study or interest in finance development is an advantage

What my client is looking for

• Someone discreet and trustworthy with confidential financial data
• A team player with a customer focused mindset
• Willing to support process improvements and change
• Flexible approach to supporting the wider finance function

This role suits someone who enjoys transactional finance, likes structure, and wants the chance to secure a permanent role in a busy shared services environment.

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, you must APPLY NOW, making sure to attach your up-to-date CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. If selected from the shortlist, a formal interview process will then begin.