At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial transactions and support month-end closing with a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a reputable firm with a supportive and collaborative work culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor a small team and enhance your leadership skills.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while developing your skills in a thriving environment.
- Qualifications: 2-5 years of experience in finance and part-qualified AAT Level 4.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Senior Accounts Assistant to manage the day-to-day financial transactions, support month-end closing, and assist Group Financial Controller and FD with reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Transactional
Processing: Handle purchase and sales ledgers, process invoices, manage expense claims, and run payment runs.
- Payroll – Support payroll and HR staff and provide cover
- Reconciliations: Perform regular bank, credit card, and control account reconciliations.
- Month-End
Support: Assist with journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and trial balance preparations.
- Reporting
Compliance: Help prepare quarterly VAT returns and compile data for annual statutory audits.
- Query
Resolution: Act as a main point of contact for internal and external supplier or customer account queries.
- Intercompany recharges – calculate and raise recharge invoices
- Managing and Mentoring – Manage a small finance and admin team Required Skills Qualifications
- Experience: 2 to 5 years of practical experience in an accounts or finance environment plus experience of setting, supporting and reviewing objectives.
- Qualifications: Part-qualified AAT Level 4.
- Software
Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and accounting software (e. g., Xero, Sage 200, Sage 50 payroll).
- Soft
Skills: High atte...
Senior Accounts Assistant employer: Dickson O'Brien Associates Careers
Our client is a leading property management business based in Manchester, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment for Client Accountants. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides excellent career progression opportunities, hybrid working arrangements, and a competitive benefits package including study support and generous holiday allowances. Join a team that values outstanding service and fosters continuous improvement in finance processes, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Dickson O'Brien Associates Careers Recruitment Team
