At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our finance team to manage accounts payable and assist with management accounting.
- Company: Established business in South Manchester with a supportive work culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Perfect for finance enthusiasts looking to balance transactional work with analytical tasks.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance roles and strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
Location: South Manchester (M23)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract (12 Months - Maternity Cover)
Work Location: In person / On-site
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Management Accountant / Accounts Payable Specialist to join an established, successful business based in South Manchester (M23) on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover a maternity leave. This is a hands-on, highly varied finance position with an approximate 50/50 split between high-volume Purchase Ledger processing and Assistant Management Accounting support. It is an ideal role for an experienced Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant who enjoys balancing transactional accuracy with month-end reporting and analytical duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounts Payable (50%)
- Processing high-volume supplier invoices and credit notes (coding, matching to purchase orders, and checking authorisation).
- Maintaining supplier accounts, performing statement reconciliations, and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Preparing supplier payment runs and supporting schedules for approval.
- Monitoring aged creditors, assisting with month-end purchase ledger cut-offs, and calculating accruals.
- Assistant Management Accounting (50%)
- Assisting with the monthly management accounts preparation to set deadlines.
- Preparing and posting journals, including accruals, prepayments, and month-end adjustments.
- Preparing and maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances.
- Assisting with P&L variance analysis, VAT reconciliations, and year-end audit preparation.
- Transactional Payroll Support
- Assisting with collating and checking basic payroll inputs (timesheets, overtime, absences) prior to processing.
- Supporting payroll-related reconciliations and routine queries.
What We Are Looking For
Essential
- Proven experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, or Purchase Ledger role with substantial, hands-on Accounts Payable experience.
- Solid working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping, journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prior exposure to assisting with month-end reporting or management accounts preparation.
- Strong Excel skills and experience working with finance/ERP software.
- Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work to tight month-end deadlines.
Desirable
- AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT / ACCA / CIMA (relevant practical experience is equally valued).
- Experience using Syspro ERP software is an advantage.
- Basic experience with payroll data collation/administration.
Assistant Management Accountant / Accounts Payable -12mth FTC in Manchester employer: Adele Carr Recruitment Limited
Join a dynamic and expanding organisation on the Wirral, where you'll find a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With flexible hybrid working arrangements, enhanced benefits including health and life insurance, and a clear pathway for career progression, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to transition from practice to industry while gaining valuable exposure to senior leadership and commercial decision-making.
Contact Details:
Adele Carr Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
