Accounts Assistant

Job title: Accounts Assistant

Salary: £26,000 - £28,300

Location: Manchester

A leading UK investment and financial services organisation is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its Finance team. Reporting to the Finance Supervisor, you will take ownership of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring supplier invoices, purchase orders and credit notes are processed accurately and efficiently. The role will also support wider finance activities including accounts receivable, month‑end reporting, general ledger maintenance, banking payments and reconciliations.

You will act as the primary point of contact for supplier queries and work closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure compliance with internal policies and financial controls.

• Manage the Accounts Payable function, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and in line with company policies and procedures.
• Process purchase orders, supplier invoices and credit notes in accordance with authorisation controls.
• Administer company credit cards, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded within the accounting system.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Raise sales invoices and maintain associated general ledger records.
• Respond to supplier, customer, auditor and internal stakeholder queries in a timely manner.
• Support compliance and risk management processes by adhering to established financial controls and procedures.
• Process banking payments and provide support to treasury-related activities when required.
• Assist with month‑end finance activities, including bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations and journal postings.
• Support the Finance Supervisor and wider Finance team with ad hoc reporting and analysis.

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant role is preferred.
• Experience carrying out supplier statement reconciliations and liaising with suppliers.
• Good understanding of financial controls, compliance and risk management.
• Experience using accounting and general ledger systems, including accounts payable modules.
• Competent Microsoft Excel and Outlook skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

• Competitive pension scheme.
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Private medical insurance.
• Employee discounts on company products and services.
• Wellbeing allowance to support physical and mental health.
• Retail and lifestyle discounts.
• Flexible benefits package that can be tailored to individual needs.