Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant (Part-Qualified)

Manchester City Centre/Hybrid

£33,000–£36,000 + Study Support + bonus + healthcare

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Junior Assistant Accountant to join a growing Manchester based finance hub supporting a wide international footprint. This is an excellent role for someone with 3-5 years’ UK accounting experience who is looking to take the next step in their career, gain broad exposure, and progress towards a full ACCA or CIMA qualification.

You’ll join a collaborative and supportive finance team responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting and ensuring compliance across multiple international entities. This role offers hands-on experience, professional development, and full study support.

What You’ll Be Doing

Month-End Support & Journals

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• Assist with the month-end close process, including preparing and posting journals.
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• Help produce monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
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• Support intercompany reconciliations and invoicing.
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Statutory & Compliance Support

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• Share monthly data with local advisors and support reviews of local GAAP vs management accounts.
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• Assist with audit queries and the preparation of statutory information.
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• Provide data for VAT and other fiscal submissions.
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General Finance & Team Support

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• Assist with the preparation of financial statements.
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• Work with AP and Billing teams to ensure accurate coding and cost allocations.
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• Support ad-hoc finance projects and help maintain strong internal controls.
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• Provide data and support for internal reporting requirements.
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About You

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• 2-3 years’ accounting experience in the UK (essential) ideally in a multi entity, multi currency corporate/professional services business
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• Strong bank reconciliation experience
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• Experience in VAT Preparation, review and submission
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• Part qualified ACCA/CIMA and actively studying with a strong desire to progress.
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• Strong communication skills and a positive, “can-do” attitude.
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• Keen to learn, develop and take on increasing responsibility.
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• Good Excel skills and comfortable working with financial systems/experience using ERP systems is advantageous
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• Highly organised, proactive, and able to meet deadlines.
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• Full right to work in the UK in a permanent role (no sponsorship available).
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What’s on Offer

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• £33,000–£36,000 salary depending on experience plus discretionary bonus plus healthcare
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• Full study support (ACCA or CIMA).
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• Hybrid working model
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• Exposure to international accounting and a wide range of finance processes.
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• A clear progression pathway and ongoing development within a supportive team.
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