Assistant Acountant

Interim Assistant Accountant | 9 Month Contract | Manchester / Hybrid | to £32K

We are supporting an international charity to recruit an Interim Assistant Accountant for its Central Finance team in Manchester to cover a 9 month Maternity Contract. This broad role covers month-end reporting, payroll, ledgers, banking and audit support. It would suit someone with strong bookkeeping knowledge who can investigate variances, manage deadlines and work confidently with colleagues and external contacts.

• Support month-end close, balance-sheet reconciliations and journal postings.
• Prepare management accounts and finance reports.
• Complete VAT returns and reconcile control accounts.
• Review and reconcile UK payroll including journals.
• Process invoices, payments and aged debtor/creditor reports.
• Reconcile bank, supplier, customer, expenses and corporate card transactions.
• Support statutory accounts, grant audits and external audits.
• Respond to finance queries and contribute to process improvements.

• Experience producing and analysing financial information.
• Sound double-entry bookkeeping knowledge.
• AAT Level 3–4 or equivalent practical experience.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage deadlines and work independently or within a team.
• Clear communication skills

Experience with in a charity would be advantageous but not essential..