Job Description

Vacancy:

? Accounts Assistant

Hours:

37.5 per week - Monday to Friday - 8am-4pm

Salary:

25,000 - 32,000 per annum, Dependent on Experience

Contract:

6 Months Fixed Term

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with experience of working within an accounts department. The main responsibility of an account's assistant performs accounting and clerical tasks that are related to accounts payable transactions and to assist with the month and year end account closure.

Their duties include receiving and logging invoices, maintaining, and updating the accounts payable ledger and ensuring that payments and expenditures are monitored and processed in an efficient, effective, and accurate manner and that suppliers and employee expenses are paid within the agreed terms.

Key tasks:

Post supplier payments onto SAP B1 Daily. Provide cover for Accounts Receivable Assistant with customer payments received. Update & distribute exchange rate schedule & update weekly cashflow schedule. Process all invoices relating to Company overheads, expenses & purchases of stock including verifying and activating Suppliers. Prepare documentation for the Fixed Asset / Depreciation / Prepayment / Accruals Preparation of supplier payments through online platforms. Maintain records of Petty Cash & maintain business credit card statements. Meet department deadlines for month end processes and supplier payments. Provide support to the Assistant Accounts Manager. Contribute to continuous improvement of procedures and processes related to the Accounts Assistant role. Ensure all accounting policies, systems & procedures are adhered to. Maintain excellent levels of internal and external customer service. Address all internal and external customers in a professional and respectful manner. Assist & provide cover for other members of the Accounts team. Adhere to the Company's Management System (ISO9001) which contains all departmental procedures and SOP's and all other standard company rules and regulation including the Environmental Policy (ISO14001), Health & Safety Policy, Security Policy and Employee Handbook.

Education/Experience/Skills:

Minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent & GCSE Math's & English (A to C / 4 to 9)
Minimum 2 years experience working in an accounting role Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel & Working knowledge of SAP B1 Previous experience of accounts receivables and payables essential IT literate with strong knowledge of Excel Strong attention to detail Proactive, independent and able to take initiative.

Special Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

Working effectively with colleagues to offer support, cover and to maintain a cohesive team environment. Attend work regularly and to arrive at work on time as failure to do so affects others morale and productivity. You are proficient in using in accounting software. You have strong data entry skills with a keen eye for detail. Excellent phone etiquette for customer communication You have a positive can-do attitude. You are organised & methodical with the ability to work calmly under pressure. You have good time-management skills with the ability to keep to task. You are able to collaborate with others within and outside of the department. Can build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. A strong work ethic and a positive attitude / A passion for teamwork and collaboration The ability to think creatively and solve problems. Openness to feedback and coaching, with a thirst for continuous learning Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to communicate messages in the company's tone. Paying care & attention to quality of work.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a collaborative and supportive team. Play a vital role in delivering exceptional service to our customers. Opportunity to develop skills and experience within a specialist industry.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Interview Date:

Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th January 2026

If you have not received a response within two weeks, regretfully this means your application has not been successful this time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Flexitime Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:

Manchester M34 3SG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: 25,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Manchester M34 3SG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Accounts: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person