Accounts Assistant

  • Axon Moore
  • City, Manchester
  • Jan 31, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Axon Moore is delighted to be partnering with a truly exciting and fast growing business based in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative finance team within a company that genuinely values its employees.

As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the finance function across a broad range of transactional and month end duties. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys working in a varied position, is keen to learn, and wants to progress within a supportive and forward thinking environment.

Main duties:
  • Processing purchase invoices and ensuring accurate coding and posting
  • Managing supplier accounts and handling supplier queries
  • Assisting with sales ledger, including invoicing and cash allocation
  • Supporting bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
  • Assisting with month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments
  • Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
  • Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks and projects
Ideal candidate:
  • Intial experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
  • Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
  • Good working knowledge of Excel
  • Proactive, organised, and able to manage your own workload
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
  • Studying towards (or keen to start) AAT would be advantageous but not essential
Benefits
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus additional days per year to be taken for well being.
  • Hybrid working (1 day from home) + Flexible working hours
  • 35 per month wellness allowance (gym, classes, physio, etc.)
  • Private healthcare
  • Team social events and trips
  • Employee referral scheme