Accounts Assistant

I'm delighted to be partnering with an innovative and forward-thinking business that's creating a brand new opportunity for a Finance Graduate or someone with early finance experience who's ready to build their career from the ground up.

The Finance Director themselves started in this exact role - and many others in the team have followed similar growth paths. The business is passionate about developing talent and expects this new hire to do exactly the same.

Location : West Manchester

Salary : £24,000 - £26,000 + study support + bonus

Main duties :

• Compile and deliver key management reports, with a focus on inventory and expenditure analysis
• Provide support to the Head of Finance by producing insightful variance analysis
• Assist in the timely and accurate preparation of month-end accounts
• Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance existing financial processes
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, along with other statutory and external reports
• Process and review employee expense claims in line with company policy
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets and forecasts
• Take ownership of inventory tracking, including conducting regular stock counts
• Perform reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Support the finance team in addressing audit requests and ensuring compliance

Benefits :

Ideal candidate :

This is a brilliant opportunity for a finance graduate or early-career finance professional who is hands-on, eager to learn, and passionate about growing in a commercial environment. You'll gain broad exposure, valuable mentorship, and genuine progression opportunities in a business that promotes from within.

If you're ready to kick-start your finance career in a role that's designed to grow with you - we'd love to hear from you.

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