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.