Paying up to £37k + Study Support + Parking + Benefits, based in North Manchester, our client is an established manufacturing business that are seeking a career driven Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is a full time, and permanent office-based job opportunity working Monday – Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm and 8:30am-3:00pm on a Friday.

THE JOB

Reporting to the Accounts Manager, as Assistant Accountant you will play a vital part in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in managing the financial records.

Your responsibilities as Assistant Accountant will include:

• Sales Ledger – Setting up new accounts, checking credit limits, raising invoices, allocating cash and producing cashflow reports
• Purchase Ledger –Processing, coding, query resolution and payment runs
• Credit Control - Chasing overdue debts, emailing customer statements and overdue letters, placing accounts on hold and producing the debt report
• Payroll – Assisting with the PAYE and pension payments
• Month-end - Reconciling supplier statements, bank accounts reconciliations, balancing the fixed assets, producing VAT reports, resolving debtor queries, and balancing the control accounts

THE PERSON

This job opportunity would suit a highly motivated and ambitious Assistant Accountant that is actively studying CIMA and is looking for an organisation that can offer long-term career development and study support. You will need at least 2 years practical experience in a similar role, and you must be committed to delivering accurate and high-quality work.

The ideal candidate will have Sage 200 experience and a background in manufacturing (desirable, but not essential) What’s crucial is your discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information, along with your tenacity and self-motivation to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

You will need strong IT skills, advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications, and excellent communication skills. A professional attitude, self-confidence, and a willingness to embrace self-development are also key. We are seeking someone who is flexible and adaptable to change, with a proactive approach to challenges.

If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your finance career in a supportive and fast-evolving environment, we invite you to apply!

THE BENEFITS

• Study Support
• A 3pm finish every Friday
• Free onsite parking
• 20 days holiday (rising to 25 days with length of service)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP24 – online GP service
• Health Cash plan
• Regular staff socials

*Please note that we are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.