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Accounts Assistant

The Portfolio Group
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our client's Management Accounts Team in Manchester City.
  • The position offers a salary range of £25,000 to £29,000 and requires candidates to work on-site five days a week.
  • The role involves supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts and assisting with budgeting and VAT returns.
  • Candidates should have strong organisational skills, a solid understanding of financial reporting procedures, and excellent Excel capabilities.
  • AAT Level 4 qualification is required, and actively studying towards CIMA or ACCA is desirable.

Accounts Assistant

Paying 25k - 29kBased in Manchester City5 days a week on site

About the Role:We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised Accounts Assistant to join our client's Management Accounts Team. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will support the preparation of monthly management accounts and assist the wider finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic finance department in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the budgeting process and assist with monthly management accounts.
  • Review and assist ledger staff processing.
  • Help prepare monthly VAT returns and other regulatory submissions.
  • Prepare and reconcile accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset schedules.
  • Produce intercompany matrices and monthly intercompany reconciliations.
  • Complete monthly nominal reconciliations and process month-end journals.
  • Provide detailed cost analysis with relevant commentary.
  • Ad-hoc finance projects as directed by the Financial Controller and Finance Director.

What We're Looking For:

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
  • Solid understanding of financial reporting procedures and best practices.
  • Proactive and process-driven with strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent Excel skills, capable of handling and analysing large volumes of data.
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and deliver actionable insights.

Qualifications:

  • AAT Level 4 qualified (or equivalent).
  • Actively studying towards CIMA or ACCA qualification is desirable.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.