Assistant financial accountant jobs in ManchesterCreate job alerts

About the role As an Assistant Accountant, you are responsible for maintaining accurate reconciliations and delivering accurate, timely insights. Supports Finance Business Partner in maintaining strong financial control across Commercial, Customer and Reporting. Tell me more, tell me more Our client is currently looking for a new recruit in joining their team. Please read on!You can also ask our friendly recruitment team any questions you may have about the role, between 8:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday. Shifts: Monday - Friday (37.5 hours per week) Experience and Skills Required: • High degree of numeracy and good analytical skills - able to analyse complex data, • Sound communication skills and ability to communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately at all levels, • Flexibility and ability to work under defined timescales, • Excellent attention to detail, • Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships at all levels with key stakeholders, • Strong planning and time management skills., • Ability to work effectively on your own initiative and as part of a team Qualification and Experience • AAT qualified or relevant degree or equivalent, • Computer-literate with a sound understanding of MS Excel functionality (Ability to develop expertise in lookups and pivot tables)., • Previous experience working within a finance function., • Sound knowledge of basic accounting principles, including double entry, accruals, prepayments and an understanding of relationships between the balance sheet and profit and loss account., • Experience of performing account reconciliations, • Experience using Microsoft Power BI and Power Query (desirable) Core Traits • Analytical mindset, able to interpret complex data and provide insights, • Curious and inquisitive, challenging the status quo, • Attention to detail, • Time management skills, • Commercial awareness, • Organised and self-motivated, • Clear and articulate communicator, • AAT qualified, studying towards a professional qualification or demonstrating a desire to commence professional studies. Responsibilities • Perform general ledger coding and provide supporting narrative on invoices, analysing charges to ensure accuracy and alignment with colleagues, addressing issues where appropriate., • Support balance sheet management, completing reconciliation of accounts for scheduled routes along with other direct operating costs, ensuring accuracy and completeness., • Assist with third-party supplier contract validation, ensuring forecasts align with contractual terms and identifying discrepancies, following up with actions to relevant teams., • Monitor revisions to airport charges and forecast assumptions, summarising financial impact for stakeholders, • Support month-end close activities with the accountable Finance Business Partner, • Liaise with the Commercial team to ensure understanding of and provide accurate provisions for airport incentives., • Assist with quarterly competitor analysis, gathering and consolidating external financial results, • Assist the Assistant Finance Business Partner in performing analysis of the overhead costs along with commentary and variance investigation., • Assist with audit requests, ensuring information and supporting documentation are provided within agreed timeframes., • Support Accounts Payable Assistants with queries and invoice processing as required, • Maintain the chart of accounts and profit centre structures, ensuring alignment with business ownership and reporting requirements., • Identify and implement workflow improvements to drive efficiencies, maintaining updated process documentation What's in it for you? - Our client loves to reward their people for doing a great job. • This is a 4-5 month contract., • An hourly rate, in-scope IR35, either PAYE or Hays-approved Umbrella company, • This role provides hybrid working access from the comforts of your own home and only going to our state-of-the-art office in Didsbury, Manchester (3) days per week. Next Steps Once you've applied, one of our friendly recruitment consultants will give you a call and talk you through the screening process. If your application is successful, you'll be involved in a live virtual interview with one of our client's hiring managers to get to know you better.We look forward to speaking to you! Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Assistant Financial Accountant - Manchester, Greater Manchester. As an Assistant Financial Accountant for Troo Hospitality, you will play a key role in supporting the financial integrity of our business operations.

\n \n \n Key Responsiblities\n \n \n Applications close: Tuesday, 10th February 2026 at 5:00 pm\n \n \n The Finance Assistant will assist with the processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions in a small finance team, as well as being the Finance main point of contact between Japan House London and Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for ensuring that all finance documents are translated and submitted to MoFA according to the agreed contract.The role will extend to all areas of accounts payable from authorisation through to payment, and the Finance Assistant will have an integral role to play in the month-end reporting. The Finance Assistant will also be required to support the Financial Accountant and the Finance Director with the preparation of financial reports for upper management. \n \n \n KEY RELATIONSHIPS\n \n Internal\n \n • Finance Team\n, • Director General of Japan House London\n, • Executive Management Committee members\n, • Budget holders across Japan House London\n \n External\n \n • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo (MoFA)\n, • Commercial Operators (Retail and Restaurant)\n, • External Auditors\n \n \n KEY RESPONSIBILITIES\n \n Accounting\n \n • Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately in a timely manner and with great attention to detail, ensuring correct coding, approvals, and documentation.\n, • Proactively manage the invoice workflow, including chasing approvals, resolving discrepancies, and preventing backlogs.\n, • Prepare and execute payment runs (BACS and international payments where applicable in line with internal controls) \n, • Reconcile supplier statements and investigate unmatched or disputed items.\n, • Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders (project managers, operations and restaurant) to resolve invoice and payment queries.\n, • Work as part of a team to assist with the raising of sales invoices.\n, • Assist with the month-end close, including processing of accounting journals and reconciliations (inc. bank) as required\n, • Assistance with ad hoc finance projects as they arise\n, • Deal with ad hoc queries as necessary\n \n MoFA Liaison\n \n • Act as main point of contact between Japan House and Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on finance-related issues, coordinating and processing finance and accounting-related matters.\n, • Assist in the submission of financial reports and documents required from MoFA in Japanese, including creating approval letters, invoices and reports.\n, • Ad hoc translations and document preparation/submission along with the Finance Director.\n, • Arranging informal meetings with MoFA staff and keeping notes of matters discussed. \n, • Translation work for various emails and documents.\n, • Such other duties and activities as may be required from time to time\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skills, Knowledge & Experience\n \n \n Essential\n \n • At least two years of experience in a finance or accounts-based role\n, • Fluent in both written and spoken English and Japanese, with a high proficiency in business language standards\n, • Excellent Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP\n, • Competency in MS applications including Word and PowerPoint\n \n Desirable\n \n • Finance qualification or degree from an accredited college, or working towards this\n, • Knowledge of Xero or any other ERP systems would be an advantage\n CAPABILITIES \n \n, • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively\n, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills\n, • Excellent time management skills, including the ability to prioritise and work to strict deadlines\n, • Proactive, self-starter attitude; helping to improve processes and reduce the likelihood of errors\n, • Alignment with Japan House London Values of Omotenashi, Integrity, Cultivation, Open-ness and Shared Passion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Work Environment\n \n \n \n \n • Our aim is for a flexible approach to work locations, balancing regular on-site presence and working remotely. For this role we anticipate an average of 2-3 days per week on site. \n, • Some duties will be carried out in Japan House London public spaces \n, • Office is based at Japan House London, Kensington High Street. \n, • Normal working hours are seven hours per day, five days per week, with core hours from 10am to 3pm.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits\n \n \n \n \n • Generous holiday allowance – up to 36 days per year inclusive of public and bank holidays \n, • Group life insurance scheme\n, • Health & Wellbeing app including remote GP service and access to counselling, physiotherapy and life coaching services\n, • Cycle to work scheme \n, • Employee discount for the Japan House Shop and Stand \n, • Discount platform for high street shops \n, • Access to perks and discounts local to Kensington High Street, London \n, • Personal learning budget after 6 months’ service\n \n \n \n \n \n \n About us\n \n \n \n At Japan House London we offer the opportunity to experience the best and latest from Japan. Located on London’s Kensington High Street, the experience we cultivate is an authentic encounter with Japan, engaging and surprising even the most knowledgeable guests. \n \n \n \n Presenting the very best of Japanese art, design, gastronomy, innovation, and technology, we work to deepen the visitor’s appreciation of all that Japan has to offer. At the same time, we cultivate our own understanding of Japan and Japanese cultures. \n \n \n \n \n

Finance Manager\n \n If you’d like to make the online world a safer place, come and join us. \n \n About iProov \n \n iProov is the world leader in face biometric verification. We are on a mission to make the Internet a safer place for businesses and consumers and work with fantastic customers across a number of industry sectors - organisations using our technology include the US Department of Homeland Security, the UK Home Office, the NHS, Eurostar, the Australian government, the Singapore government, UBS and many more. \n \n Diversity at iProov is about reflecting the customers we serve, holding the principles of equality and inclusion at the heart of everything we do and all that we stand for, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together. We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our purpose. \n \n The Role \n \n Reports to: Head of Finance \n Location: WeWork HQ, Waterloo - Hybrid (minimum once in the office per week) \n Compensation: £50k to £60k (base) + Growth Shares + Company Performance Bonus + UK Benefits \n \n iProov has continued to scale rapidly this year and is currently looking for a highly motivated and tech savvy Finance Manager to join a high performing Finance team in London. Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for the day to day finance operations and will also get the opportunity to help finalise our implementation of Netsuite, along with helping improve and scale our operational capabilities whilst our business grows. \n \n How you’ll make an impact: \n \n\n • Responsible for Month end including all monthly and quarterly reconciliations\n, • Submission and Management of all Tax and Compliance filings including VAT\n, • Year-End Audit Preparation, liaising with auditors and assisting with Statutory Account Preparation\n, • Production of Management accounts and various reports and analysis as required\n, • Manage Cashflow analysis and assist with cashflow forecasting\n, • Improve NetSuite functionality and financial system controls\n, • Managing an Assistant Management Accountant\n\n \n We tend to look for people with: \n \n\n • ACCA or ACA qualified candidates with 3+ years of hands on experience\n, • Experience of NetSuite is essential\n, • Demonstrable experience working in a similar position\n, • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail\n, • Advanced IT skills (MS Excel, financial software, databases and spreadsheets)\n, • Have an eye for continuous improvement\n, • Proactive self-starter with a can-do attitude \n \n\n Benefits \n \n\n • 25 days Annual Leave plus 8 Bank Holidays - You can carry over up to 5 days each year, additionally you will receive an extra day’s holiday for each year’s service up to a maximum of 5.\n, • Salary sacrifice schemes including: Pension, Cycle To Work and Electric Car Scheme \n, • Work Overseas Perk - Work globally for up to 2 weeks \n, • Life Assurance \n, • SmartHealth - Access to private GP, Psychologist, Nutritionist along with tailored fitness plans for both you and your family \n, • Award winning L&D platform with personal allocated training budgets \n, • Nursery Salary Sacrifice \n, • Pension - 5% employee, 3% employer\n, • Flexible hybrid working environment \n, • Free Barista Coffee/Tea, biscuits with fruit in the office \n, • Free access to WeWork discounts and free online well-being sessions \n, • Vitality Health - a range of options available on this below \n \n\n The Vitality Programme includes a number of reward benefits that all employees have access to as part of the plan, for example: \n \n\n • Private Health cover including Dental, Optical, and Audiology \n, • 50% off monthly gym memberships \n, • Apple watches significantly discounted based member vitality status \n, • Half price trainers with Runners Need \n, • Weekly rewards – Free coffee with Café Nero \n, • Monthly rewards – Free Cinema ticket \n, • Discounts on travel with Expedia (hotels) and Mr & Mrs Smith with discounts getting greater throughout the year based on a members vitality status \n, • Amazon prime free months based on activity \n, • Up to 25% cashback at Waitrose when buying healthy foods \n, • 75% off stays at Champneys Health Spas \n, • Allen Carr’s £299 no smoking programme for free \n, • Access to Vitality Healthy Mind with 30% off Headspace subscriptions and the ability to earn Vitality points for using Buddhify, Calm and Headspace \n, • Discounts on Weight Watchers \n, • 50%-80% off Comprehensive Private Health screenings\n\n \n \n Due to the nature of our work, we may require our staff to pass a UK Security Clearance check. As such, any offer would also depend on your ability to adhere to the UK Security check criteria. \n

\n \n Chief Accountant \n Salary: up to £74,652 \n Location: Kettering \n Permanent \n About the Chief Accountant opportunity: \n Sellick Partnership is proud to have partnered with North Northamptonshire Council with their permanent recruitment for an exciting Chief Accountant opportunity. \n North Northamptonshire Council was established in 2021. Having gone through the LGR process they now successfully form one of the largest unitary councils in the country. \n North Northamptonshire Council have an established network of senior leaders from CEO to Assistant Director level that are working together to build a supportive "one-Council" culture which is central to their approach and helps to build solid foundations needed to drive future service improvements. This is an excellent opportunity to play an integral part in this as the Chief Accountant. \n Key responsibilities of the Chief Accountant will include: \n \n • Lead in supporting the Assistant Director of Finance & Accountancy in relation to the Accountancy function\n, • Close down of the Council's accounts\n, • Production of the Statement of Accounts\n, • Overall financial governance ensuring controls are in place and are being effectively maintained.\n, • Take a leading role across the organisation in supporting Executive Directors, Assistant Directors and Service Managers in the overall stewardship of the Council's finances.\n \n Ideal characteristics of the Chief Accountant should include: \n You will have the drive, initiative, confidence and creativity needed to shape services, focus on emerging priorities and deliver excellent services for residents and local communities. \n This is a truly unique opportunity to be part of the Council's One Council journey of transformation across North Northamptonshire. \n Benefits available to the Chief Accountant will include: \n \n • Highly competitive salary\n, • Flexible working hours\n, • Competitive local government pension scheme\n, • Remote working with occasion on-site presence in Kettering\n \n How to apply for the Chief Accountant position: \n If you would like more information on the Chief Accountant opportunity or an informal discussion about working at North Northamptonshire Council, please contact Daniella Pye in our Sellick Partnership Derby office. \n Closing date: Wednesday 21th May 2025. \n Interview date: W/c Monday 26th May 2025 \n Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website. \n \n

\n \n Michael Page are actively working with a long standing client who are searching for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their team in Hull on a permanent basis. My client is looking for someone familiar with the management accounts processes and, someone who is ambitious to progress to become a qualified accountant. \n Client Details \n Michael Page are actively working with a long standing client who are searching for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their team in Hull on a permanent basis. My client is looking for someone familiar with the management accounts processes and, someone who is ambitious to progress to become a qualified accountant. This is the perfect opportunity for someone wanting a clear progression pathway into management accounts! My client is well known for their commitment to providing a flexible working space to their employees. They also take pride in providing top quality training and clear pathways of progression. \n Description \n \n • Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and financial statements.\n, • Collaborate with other departments\n, • Support year-end activities including liaising with external auditors\n, • Support in posting of journals, accruals analysis, and variance analysis\n, • Reconcile balance sheets and investigate any discrepancies.\n, • Support year-end activities including liaising with external auditors\n, • Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives including the development and implementation of internal control procedures\n \n Profile \n A successful Assistant Management Accountant should have: \n \n • Part Qualified in AAT, ACCA, CIMA, is preferred but not essential\n, • Have gained working exposure to management accounts duties\n, • Strong communication skills\n, • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.\n, • Knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.\n, • A proactive attitude with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\n \n Job Offer \n \n • Salary up to £30,000!\n, • Hybrid working model, with 2 to 3 days in the office each week in Hull.\n, • Study support in ACCA, CIMA\n, • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.\n, • A supportive and collaborative company culture.\n, • Comprehensive holiday allowance and additional employee benefits.\n \n If this Hybrid working opportunity is one that you're interested in, please apply below! \n \n

This is an Assistant Management Accountant role within a fast-growing commerces business based in North Manchester. The business has recently been recognised as one of the UK's fastest expanding companies and is continuing to scale at pace following a sustained period of strong growth. This role sits within a high-performing and collaborative finance team and has been created because of expansion. It will work closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Manager, supporting the production of accurate and timely management accounts, as well as providing meaningful financial insight to support decision-making across the wider business. This is a commercially focused role that will give the successful candidate broad exposure across the full month-end process. You will be involved in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reporting, alongside the preparation and posting of journals including accruals and prepayments among other tasks. You will be actively studying AAT, ACCA or CIMA (or equivalent) and will typically have 1-4 years' experience within a finance or accounting environment. Exposure to month-end processes, journals and reconciliations will be essential, alongside advanced Excel skills including pivots, lookups and formulas. Experience within stock-based, retail or ecommerce environments would be advantageous, as would familiarity with systems such as Sage 200...

RM Recruit are working with a brilliant not-for-profit client currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic finance team on a full-time, temporary-to-permanent basis. This role involves remote working with an office presence of once per month at their Midlands based office. Key Responsibilities: • Support the Finance Business Partner in delivering accurate financial analysis and reporting, • Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and budget monitoring reports, • Assist the Finance Business Partner with challenging and supporting budget holders as necessary., • Provide financial insight and support to operational teams to drive performance, • Contribute to forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning activities, • Help maintain robust financial controls and compliance with internal policies, • Liaise with internal and external auditors on relevant audit work., • Assist in preparation of reports to the Executive Team and the Group Board., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the effective delivery of financial support About You: • Part-qualified accountant (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or qualified by experience, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial systems, • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, • Self-motivated, well-organised, and able to work independently in a remote setting, • Previous experience in a finance or management accounting role is desirable If you’re looking to take the next step in your finance career and want to work in a role where your insights and ideas will be valued, we encourage you to apply. RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin.

CMA is currently working with an international business in Southampton who are considered a market leader within their industry sector and are a continued growth trajectory. The role of the Assistant Accountant is to support the UK Finance Manager in all aspects of financial accounting and financial analysis across multiple sites, providing financial input to commercial decisions of the business. This is a really varied role which will incorporate both day to day transactional and month end responsibilities. Please note you MUST have recent experience with Microsoft Dynamics and demonstrate a strong level of proficiency in the using this software within finance. This is a remote role that will be home based with monthly team meetings held in Southampton or London. What will the Assistant Accountant role involve? • Assist in preparing monthly accounts to include month end journal postings and corrective journals., • Oversee purchase ledger ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately., • Perform monthly account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies., • Completing accounting entries for company credit cards, expenses and petty cash., • General administration support across the Finance team and any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Group Financial Controller. Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant vacancy: • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamic is essential., • Part qualified ACCA or CIMA or AAT qualified and looking to commence with further qualifications., • Experience working in cross functional teams., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Excellent communication skills, a real team player with a strong team ethos. CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

• Role: Assistant Accountant, • Type: Fully remote (though preference/priority would be for the candidate to be based in ROI or NI), • Full time/Permanent, • Salary: €40,000-50,000 Atkinson Moss Finance have ben engaged by a dynamic, high-growth international organisation with ambitious expansion plans across the UK and Europe, who now seek a new Accounts Assistant. Our client, a well-established global business with strong financial backing, is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join and support their growing Republic of Ireland finance team. This exciting opportunity offers flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to be part of a forward-thinking, results-driven environment. Key Responsibilities: Working closely with the Financial Controller, your role will involve a wide range of duties including: • Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards, • Business partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, • Managing intercompany transactions across multiple entities, • Handling vendor relationships and overseeing the accounts payable process, • Identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency, • Prompt resolution of reconciling items, • Liaising with external payment providers to investigate and resolve discrepancies, • Producing weekly BACs payments and cheque refunds, • Assisting with ad hoc financial reporting and projects, • Managing purchase ledger invoices and payments, • Issuing sales invoices and processing customer receipts, • Conducting bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records, • Organising and managing accounts documentation, • Reconciling ledger accounts as needed, • Handling queries from internal and external stakeholders, • Managing miscellaneous purchasing tasks Experience with international operations and multi-entity environments is highly desirable. What We’re Looking For: This role is perfect for a proactive individual with strong transactional accounting experience who enjoys working with a high level of independence. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring a collaborative mindset to the team. In the first instance, click apply.

Accounts Assistant + AAT Study Manchester City Centre £30,000 - £32,000 Ready for a role that actually rewards you, develops you, and sets you up for long-term success? Look no further – it’s here!! Imagine walking into a business where the Financial Controller actually recognises your potential; development isn’t just discussed but it’s absolutely number one priority. A career-defining, 2nd role in finance for someone who has 12-18 months’ transactional experience and now wants exposure into month-end, management accounting in line with studies. The finance team here isn’t just a group of colleagues; they’re a close-knit, high-performing squad that genuinely supports each other. Don’t just take our word for it - the Accounts Assistant I placed in this role 2 years ago is now a Management Accountant - thanks to the constant guidance and mentorship from a truly inspiring FC! The company’s turnover has grown by 200% in just 2 years, but they’ve never lost sight of their “people-first” mentality. Everyone is encouraged to upskill, and everyone benefits. There’s no glass ceiling here! I am interviewing immediately so please submit your CV to Rebecca Ackerley/ ...

Financial Controller | B2B SaaS Start-up | Fully Remote (UK) Harmonic are delighted to be working with a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) businesses in their search for a Financial Controller. Operating in the B2B SaaS space, their cutting-edge platform supports a range of businesses including fast growing startups to global brands, helping them to streamline and enhance key operations and deliver measurable impact across teams and workflows. They have attracted major Venture Capital investors with a track record of backing some of the most disruptive and successful tech success stories of the last decade. The business is led by a highly ambitious and bright senior leadership team that promotes empowerment, ownership and accountability. Subsequently, you'll be trusted to work autonomously as a remote employee. They are building a team of smart, passionate, and ambitious people that are excited by the opportunity for growth both personally and professionally as they aim to build the next SaaS success story. The Role: In this role, you'll collaborate closely with a part-time CFO to shape the financial backbone of the business. From tightening internal controls to delivering meaningful insights through data-driven reporting, you'll help ensure the company stays compliant, scales responsibly, and builds lasting value. Responsibilities: • Take full ownership of our financial records and ensure their accuracy, • Oversee a lean finance operations team across billing, payments, credit control, inventory, and cash flow, • Coordinate with external partners (accountants, auditors, tax advisors) to meet statutory requirements in the UK and US, • Contribute to strategic projects and financial planning activities, • Lead month-end close and prepare internal and external reports with the part-time CFO, • Deliver regular financial analysis for sales updates and business reviews, • Manage payroll in collaboration with the part-time CFO, • Oversee our financial systems (e.g. Xero, Spendesk), • Stay on top of regulatory obligations and ensure ongoing compliance, • Guide and support the Accounts Assistant Requirements: • Practice trained qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with 2+ year post-practice experience, • Experience in a SaaS/Tech business preferred, • Proven experience in a senior finance role, • Clear communicator and able to build relationships across all levels Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 Main benefits include (not limited to): • Fully remote + flexible working hours, • Discretionary bonus, • Enhanced pension scheme, • L&D budget, • Remote-working allowance, • Healthcare and well-being initiatives Location: Fully remote (UK) At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

SENIOR GROUP FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT REMOTE (WITH TRAVEL TO LONDON ONCE PER MONTH) £55,000 TO £65,000 + BONUS (UP TO 8%) THE COMPANY: We are partnering exclusively with a fast-growing, investor-backed SME that has more than tripled recurring revenue in the last 12 months from £7m to £22m, and is on track to reach £50m ARR within the next year. The business operates a remote-first culture but requires circa one day per month in London, so candidates must be within reasonable commuting distance. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded, qualified accountant to join a dynamic SME and build out the finance function over time. THE GROUP FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT ROLE: As Group Financial Accountant, you'll be reporting to the Financial Controller and working closely with the CFO, you will take ownership of financial reporting, statutory compliance and controls across a group structure. You will also lead the build-out of the transactional finance function within the next 3 to 6 months. • Own the month-end close process, delivering timely management accounts and commentary, • Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules, • Maintain a monthly accounting calendar, ensuring deadlines for reconciliations, journals and reporting are met, • Produce annual statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102), • Manage the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors, • Prepare and submit VAT returns, with a strong understanding of different VAT treatments, • Support compliance with CTax and other statutory filings, • Maintain short- and long-term cashflow forecasts and assist with working capital management, • Work with operations teams to ensure accurate stock and inventory accounting, • Review work of outsourced bookkeeping and payroll providers, • Act as the key finance contact for VAT, payroll and pension compliance queries, • Drive process improvements and system optimisation, • Optimise and maintain the Xero accounting system as the business grows, • Hire and mentor an Assistant to bring transactional finance in-house THE PERSON: • Must be fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, • 3 to 5 years post-qualification experience in a fast-scaling SME Commercial business environment, within a Group Financial Accountant or Management Accountant role or similar., • Experience in engineering, manufacturing, retail or similar commercial sectors preferred, • Hands-on experience preparing management accounts, reconciliations and statutory accounts, • Group accounting experience is essential, • Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and VAT treatments, • Exposure to IFRS is an advantage but not essential, • Experience in a scaling SME is highly desirable, • Comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision, • Proactive and self-motivated with strong ownership mindset, • Experience in engineering, manufacturing, retail or similar commercial sectors preferred, • Confident user of Xero with an interest in process and system improvements TO APPLY: Please send your CV for the Group Financial Accountant role for immediate consideration Get Recruited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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 • Assist with the month-end close process, including preparing and posting journals., • Help produce monthly balance sheet reconciliations., • Support intercompany reconciliations and invoicing. Statutory & Compliance Support • Share monthly data with local advisors and support reviews of local GAAP vs management accounts., • Assist with audit queries and the preparation of statutory information., • Provide data for VAT and other fiscal ...

Location: Manchester City Centre Salary: 26 – 30k Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Our client, a well-established and respected professional services business, is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in finance. Whether you have some accounts experience or are looking to take your first step into the profession, our client is keen to hear from candidates who are eager to start studying towards an AAT qualification. Working alongside an experienced Financial Accountant, you'll receive hands-on training across all aspects of the finance function while developing valuable commercial accounting experience. The Role Your responsibilities will include: • Processing sales and purchase ledger transactions., • Allocating customer payments and performing daily bank reconciliations., • Supporting month-end processes and account reconciliations., • Processing employee expenses and supplier payments., • Assisting with credit control and customer account queries., • Maintaining accurate financial records using the company's finance systems., • Supporting the wider finance team with reporting and administrative tasks., • Ensuring financial informa...

Your new companyWe are seeking a highly organised and proactive Assistant Management Accountant to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a varied role and takes pride in delivering accurate financial information, maintaining robust financial controls, and supporting organisational decision-making.The successful candidate will play a key role in the production of monthly management accounts, payroll administration, budgeting and forecasting activities, and ensuring the integrity of the Sage accounting system. The role also provides oversight of day-to-day financial operations and acts as deputy to the Management Accountant when required.Your new roleWe are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented finance professional to support the delivery of accurate financial reporting, payroll administration, budgeting, and day-to-day financial operations. Working closely with the Management Accountant, you will help maintain strong financial controls, ensure the integrity of the Sage accounting system, oversee key finance processes, and contribute to the organisation's financial planning and compliance activities. This is a varied role that offers the opportunity to play a significant part in supporting the financial stability and success of the organisation.What you'll need to succeedYou will have previous experience workin...

Assistant Accountant • This is an amazing opportunity to work at an established marketing agency, • Supporting the Financial Controller Assistant Accountant • Daily and monthly bookkeeping duties which include bank reconciliation, sales & purchase ledger production., • Posting expenses., • Budgeting - maintain the budget and actual comparison, • VAT - Vat return preparation and filing on monthly basis Assistant Accountant • Banking - keep a track of all bank account within the group and download transactions for reporting to management., • Management Accounts - assisting with Financial Controller, • Payroll - Run monthly payroll and submissions to HMRC Assistant Accountant • Immediate interviews in-person. By applying to this vacancy, you are giving permission to no1 legal and professional to submit your CV to the hiring company. No1 Legal and Professional is an employment agency for permanent and temporary roles. ...

Assistant Management Accountant Salary offered is £29k-£32k depending on experience and qualifications Salford (Hybrid – 3 days in office)Full-time | 40 hours | Flexible workingStudy support provided Kick-start your career in finance with real impact We’re looking for a motivated Assistant Management Accountant to join a growing finance team where no two days are the same. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their finance career who wants hands-on experience, exposure across the business, and full support to progress their qualifications What you’ll be doing • Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts, • Posting journals, accruals and prepayments and maintaining, • Analysing costs and ensuring accurate financial reporting, • Producing P&L and balance sheet reconciliations, • Working closely with stakeholders, explaining financial information clearly to non-finance teams, • Using Excel extensively for analysis and reporting What we’re looking for • Minimum 6 months’ experience in a finance or accounts role (e.g. Accounts Assistant), • Minimum AAT Level 3 (or studying towards ACCA / CIMA / ACA, • Strong Excel skills and attention to detail, • Confident communicator with the ability to explain finan...

The BusinessWe are working with a fast-growing business in Manchester recruiting a dynamic Assistant Management Accountant. The role will be hands-on across bank reconciliations, payments, accounting processes, and operational financeThe RoleThis person will play a critical role in supporting financial operations, maintaining accurate records, and producing high-quality financial reporting that supports business decisions. Reporting to the Finance Manager, duties include: • Reconcile daily bank transactions across operational accounts, • Post, process, and match supplier and operational invoices., • Run and manage BACS payment processes, currently performed manually., • Process and review employee expenses., • Assist in the preparation and review of monthly management accounts, • Review, post, and reconcile monthly payroll., • Assist with VAT reconciliations and filings.Person, • Part qualified or working towards an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, ACA, CIMA), • Experience operating in a finance role, • Confident working in a fast pace environment, • Strong attention to detail and analytical mindsetBenefits, • Salary up to £40DOE, • Hybrid and flexible working, • Study support ...

Assistant Management Accountant Salary offered is £29k-£32k depending on experience and qualifications Salford (Hybrid – 3 days in office) Full-time | 40 hours | Flexible working Study support provided Kick-start your career in finance with real impact We’re looking for a motivated Assistant Management Accountant to join a growing finance team where no two days are the same. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their finance career who wants hands-on experience, exposure across the business, and full support to progress their qualifications What you’ll be doing Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts Posting journals, accruals and prepayments and maintaining Analysing costs and ensuring accurate financial reporting Producing P&L and balance sheet reconciliations Working closely with stakeholders, explaining financial information clearly to non-finance teams Using Excel extensively for analysis and reporting What we’re looking for Minimum 6 months’ experience in a finance or accounts role (e.g. Accounts Assistant) Minimum AAT Level 3 (or studying towards ACCA / CIMA / ACA Strong Excel skills and attention to detail Confident communicator with the ability to explain financial data simply Positive, adaptable and keen to learn What you’ll get Full study support (fees, materials + study leave) Hybrid working with flexibility outside of month-end A supportive, collaborative finance team Why join Liberty? You’ll gain exposure to real business decision-making, develop your technical skills, and build a strong foundation for a long-term career in finance all within a team that values growth, flexibility and development. Apply now If you’re ready to take the next step in your finance career, we’d love to hear from you. Closing Date: ASAP (We may close early due to high demand)

Location: Manchester City Centre Salary: 26 – 30k Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Our client, a well-established and respected professional services business, is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in finance. Whether you have some accounts experience or are looking to take your first step into the profession, our client is keen to hear from candidates who are eager to start studying towards an AAT qualification. Working alongside an experienced Financial Accountant, you'll receive hands-on training across all aspects of the finance function while developing valuable commercial accounting experience. The Role Your responsibilities will include: • Processing sales and purchase ledger transactions., • Allocating customer payments and performing daily bank reconciliations., • Supporting month-end processes and account reconciliations., • Processing employee expenses and supplier payments., • Assisting with credit control and customer account queries., • Maintaining accurate financial records using the company's finance systems., • Supporting the wider finance team with reporting and administrative tasks., • Ensuring financial information is processed accurately and efficiently. About You We're looking for someone who is: • Looking to begin studying towards an AAT qualification., • Interested in developing a career in finance and accounting., • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail., • Numerate and confident working with figures., • Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications., • A strong communicator with a positive, proactive attitude., • Keen to learn and develop new skills. Requirements • GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English., • A Levels (or equivalent) or relevant office experience., • Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel., • Previous experience in an office, administration or finance environment would be advantageous but is not essential. What's on Offer • A fantastic opportunity to launch your accounting career., • Support to begin studying towards your AAT qualification., • Comprehensive on-the-job training., • A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment., • Long-term career development opportunities., • Competitive salary and excellent benefits

Axon Moore are working with an exciting business based in Salford to appoint an Assistant Management Accountant. The business is well established and going through a huge growth phase. This role will support with the production of the management accounts, reporting into the Finance Manager. You will look at KPI reporting and weekly forecasts, helping business leaders to make sound decisions and help improve overall performance. Salary and Benefits: Salary £32,000 -£35,000 DOE, study support, flexibility with start/finish time, 25 days holiday plus banks, on-site parking, pension, staff discounts. Your Role: Prepare and produce management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow, with variance analysis and commentary against budgets and forecasts. Perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data. Post journals, including accruals and prepayments, and review purchase invoice postings to confirm correct nominal coding. Assist with quarterly VAT return preparation and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Support year-end statutory accounts, audit requirements, and tax queries in collaboration with the Financial Controller and Finance Manager. Contribute to the annual budgeting and financial planning process. Analyse financial information to support business profitability, performance, and growth. Produce reports and deliver data analysis as required by the business. Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to the Financial Controller and Finance Manager. Review accounting processes and practices, recommending improvements to enhance efficiency across the finance function. Support finance-related projects and contribute to wider process improvement initiatives. What We Need From You: AAT qualified and/or studying ACCA/CIMA. Previous experience in a similar month-end focused role. Experience with accounting systems and intermediate Excel sills. Sage 200 would be beneficial. Multi-currency and stock experience would be beneficial. Able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment. Ambitious and looking to progress in the role. Proactive, organised individual comfortable working to set deadlines. Open and honest with good communication skills. Ability to show initiative, add value and contribute to the team goals. For more information, please get in touch with Harriett Busby at Axon Moore