Accounts Assistant; Temporary

Position: Accounts Assistant (Temporary)
Role:
Accounts Assistant

Duration:
Temp ongoing (excellent chance to be made permanent)

Location:

Manchester (Wythenshawe), (Mostly remote working)

Hourly pay Rate: up to £20.67 per hour umbrella

The role
My client is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their UK Finance team in South Manchester. This role supports the Europe Shared Services function and focuses on accurate, timely processing across accounts payable and receivable. You will play a key role in maintaining strong financial control and clean accounting records.

The role is temporary initially, but if made permanent the company always supports progression as seen with many other teams members in the organisation.

Key responsibilities

Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct approval and coding
Post bank transactions and complete daily bank reconciliations
Run payment cycles and resolve supplier queries
Review and process expense claims
Post journals and complete balance sheet reconciliations
Prepare intercompany statements
Support month end activities and wider finance tasks
Assist with ad hoc projects across the finance team
Follow financial controls, audit requirements, and data protection rules
Skills and experience

Experience in an Accounts Assistant or finance administration role
Strong understanding of invoice processing, payment runs, and VAT basics
Confident using finance or ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Sage, or Net Suite
Strong Excel skills and good IT literacy
High attention to detail and strong organisation skills
Able to manage high volumes of transactions to deadline
Clear communicator, confident dealing with suppliers and internal teams
Practical problem solver who can resolve routine discrepancies
Qualifications

GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English
AAT Level 2 or 3 is desirable but not essential
Ongoing study or interest in finance development is an advantage
What my client is looking for

Someone discreet and trustworthy with confidential financial data
A team player with a customer focused mindset
Willing to support process improvements and change
Flexible approach to supporting the wider finance function
To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, you must APPLY NOW, making sure to attach your up-to-date CV.

* Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. If selected from the shortlist, a formal interview process will then begin