Accounts Assistant

Ascent Recruitment is pleased to be exclusively partnering with a growing business in Wilmslow to recruit an Accounts Assistant/Trainee Management Accountant

This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit finance team in a varied, hands‑on role supporting the day‑to‑day running of the finance function.

Working closely with an experienced FD, the successful candidate will receive mentoring and development with a clear path to a future Management Accountant role.

• Purchase ledger processing and invoice coding
• Bank postings and reconciliations
• Supporting month‑end and management accounts
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Managing the finance inbox and queries
• Liaising with customers and suppliers
• Assisting with day‑to‑day finance administration
• Working to deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

• Experience processing purchase invoices
• Bank and supplier reconciliation experience
• Strong organisational skills
• Previous experience working within an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
• Experience supporting the month‑end process (a nice‑to‑have)

• Salary £30,000
• Study support and progression opportunities
• Mentoring into a full Management Accountant role in the future
• Friendly, supportive team
• Broad role with real exposure
• Growing business

If you’re an Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant looking for a varied role and a clear progression route in a solid, growing business where you can genuinely develop your career, get in touch today!