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

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 submissions.

General Finance & Team Support

Assist with the preparation of financial statements.

Work with AP and Billing teams to ensure accurate coding and cost allocations.

Support ad‑hoc finance projects and help maintain strong internal controls.

Provide data and support for internal reporting requirements.

About You

2-3 years’ accounting experience in the UK (essential) ideally in a multi entity, multi currency corporate/professional services business

Strong bank reconciliation experience

Experience in VAT Preparation, review and submission

Part qualified ACCA/CIMA and actively studying with a strong desire to progress.

Strong communication skills and a positive, “can‑do” attitude.

Keen to learn, develop and take on increasing responsibility.

Good Excel skills and comfortable working with financial systems/experience using ERP systems is advantageous

Highly organised, proactive, and able to meet deadlines.

Full right to work in the UK in a permanent role (no sponsorship available).

What’s on Offer

£33,000–£36,000 salary depending on experience plus discretionary bonus plus healthcare

Full study support (ACCA or CIMA).

Hybrid working model

Exposure to international accounting and a wide range of finance processes.

A clear progression pathway and ongoing development within a supportive team.