Assistant Accountant

Axon Moore is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a well-established, growing business based in the South Manchester area, who are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team.

This is a broad, hands on role that will support the finance function across transactional and month end activities. The position offers excellent exposure across the wider finance team and would suit someone looking to develop their technical skills and progress their career in a fast-paced, commercial environment. The role has scope to evolve as the business continues to grow.

This opportunity would suit an ambitious Accounts Assistant who enjoys getting involved, and wants to progress to Management Accountant in future.

Location:

South Manchester

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000

• Support month-end close processes, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and to deadline
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Manage purchase ledger activities, including processing supplier invoices, statement reconciliations, and payment allocations
• Review and maintain the general ledger, including journals, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions
• Process high volumes of financial transactions with a high level of accuracy
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries and provide finance support
• Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation as required
• Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks and ongoing process improvements

• Studying AAT or ACCA/CIMA
• 2-3 years' experience within an accounting role
• Resilient and comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• Proactive self-starter with a strong work ethic
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively
• Competent Excel skills

• 25 days holiday plus birthday and bank holidays
• Generous staff discount
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Study support following successful probation
• Continuous professional development opportunities