Accounts Assistant Assistant in Manchester

Job Description 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 attention to detail, strong communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.