Junior Accountant
9 days ago
Manchester
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Bookkeeper or Junior Accountant to join our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their accounting career to gain hands‑on experience across a broad range of financial activities, working closely with the Finance Director. • Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports, • Process accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy and timely completion, • Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records, • Support the preparation of VAT returns and other statutory filings, • Assist with payroll processing and employee expense claims, • Help maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, • Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities, • Identify and suggest process improvements within the finance function Essential • Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail, • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, • Good communication skills Desirable • Previous experience in an accounting or finance support role, • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and accounting software, • You’re looking for a large team., • You’re unable to commit to 4 days in our office in Manchester city centre., • Competitive salary, • Holiday – 25 days off, plus bank holidays each year, • Free gym membership, • Monthly team lunches – At the end of each month, we all grab lunch together as a team, and also have the afternoon off to focus on ourselves, • Company socials – A chance to let our hair down as a team. Past socials have ranged from paintball to ping pong tournaments – we’re quite competitive!, • Central office space – Located in the heart of Manchester, and recently refurbished!, • Hybrid work policy – We’re big advocates of in‑person collaboration. We’re in the office four days a week, with Thursday as a team‑wide work‑from‑home day., • First stage – Video call with our FD (30 mins), • Second stage – F2F meeting with FD and COO (60 mins), • Offer – If we think it’s a good fit, we’ll make you an offer! #J-18808-Ljbffr