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Posted 05 August, 2026

Accounts Assistant

WHITAKER SMITH RECRUITMENT LTD
Manchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Accounts Assistant

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Based: Wythenshawe

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Salary: Up to £30k dependent on experience & study level + Bonus + AAT study + benefits

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Whitaker Smith are exclusively partnering with an ambitious, fast-growing SME looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant in a newly created position. This is a great opportunity for someone starting out in their career who wants to work for a business with a fantastic culture who can provide a true opportunity to learn & develop within a great team. We are ideally looking for someone with at least 12 months experience in finance who is studying their AAT.

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Role:

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  • Working closely with the Management Accountant/Finance Manager & FD supporting on finance activities
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  • Reviewing and reconciling bank transactions
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  • Cash book postings, processing purchase invoices & processing costs
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  • Collating data for acquisitions utilising Excel to track information
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  • Assisting with all aspects of finance & month end internally
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  • Working with wider business in a future business partnering capacity, increasing your commercial acumen
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Experience:

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  • At least 12 months experience in a finance role and studying AAT
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  • Used to working in a fast paced environment, ideally from within a smaller business
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  • Keen to learn, develop & can work pro-actively to highlight any issues
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  • Keen to continue AAT studies
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  • Strong excel skills required
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Please send your CV for immediate consideration!