7 results for Assistant Accountant in Manchester, Manchester

Accounts Assistant

Halifax, West Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
28000 - 29000 GBP / Yearly
Assistant Accountant Location: Halifax Salary: £28,000 Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for an Assistant Accountant on behalf of a growing business based in Halifax.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in purchase ledger, sales ledger, bookkeeping, or transactional finance who is looking to develop their accounting career within a supportive finance team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll play a key role in managing day-to-day financial processes, ensuring accurate records, timely payments, and supporting month-end reporting activities. The Role As Assistant Accountant, your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Processing supplier invoices and maintaining the purchase ledger</li><li>Raising customer invoices and allocating incoming payments</li><li>Chasing outstanding payments and managing aged debtors</li><li>Performing regular bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies</li><li>Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries</li><li>Assisting with cashflow monitoring and reporting</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial records across multiple accounts</li><li>Assisting with financial reporting and month-end activities</li></ul> About You The ideal candidate will have:<ul><li>Previous experience within a finance position such as Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper, Purchase Ledger Clerk, or Sales Ledger Clerk</li><li>Strong understanding of purchase ledger and/or sales ledger processes</li><li>Experience undertaking bank reconciliations</li><li>Good attention to detail and high levels of accuracy</li><li>Strong organisational and communication skills</li><li>Confidence using accounting software and Excel</li></ul> Salary & Benefits <ul><li>£28,000 salary</li><li>Opportunity to develop and progress within a growing business</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment</li><li>On-site parking</li></ul>If you are an experienced finance professional looking for your next challenge and have a background in bookkeeping, purchase ledger, sales ledger, or accounts administration, we'd love to hear from you. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjI0ODk3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-07-22T14:15:54Z

Accounts Assistant

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join a growing and successful business in Nottinghamshire. You will be responsible for supporting a number of entities, delivering a broad range of accounting, reporting and administrative activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a collaborative and fast-paced finance team. Key responsibilities: Purchase and sales ledger management Supporting day-to-day finance operations Assisting with month-end reporting and management accounts Maintaining accurate financial records Managing supplier and customer transactions Supporting VAT returns and audit requirements Assisting with ad hoc finance projects and administrative dutie About you: Previous experience within a finance or accounting role Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Good Excel and systems experience Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills AAT qualified, studying, or keen to progress within finance This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation offering long-term career development, broad exposure and a supportive team environment. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC4wMjMzNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-07T13:47:07Z

Assistant Management Accountant

Harrogate, North Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
35000 - 38000 GBP / Yearly
Harrogate | Hybrid Working | £35,000 - £38,000Robert Half is delighted to be working on behalf of a growing small enterprise in Harrogate to recruit an Assistant Accountant for a newly created position.Following a highly successful period of growth, this business has achieved double-digit growth year on year and is now looking to strengthen its finance team with the addition of a hands-on and ambitious Assistant Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, high-calibre team within a business where you can really broaden your experience and develop your career.Reporting into senior finance, the successful candidate will support across a wide range of responsibilities, including:<ul><li>Accruals and prepayments</li><li>Bank reconciliations</li><li>Trial balance work</li><li>Supporting with month-end processes</li><li>Assisting with management accounts preparation, with increasing involvement as confidence grows</li></ul>This role would ideally suit an AAT qualified candidate, although those who are qualified by experience (QBE) will also be considered. It would particularly appeal to someone who enjoys working in a collaborative smaller business environment and is keen to take on a varied role with plenty of scope to develop.The role offers:<ul><li>Salary of £35,000 - £38,000</li><li>Hybrid working options</li><li>A supportive and very friendly team environment</li><li>Exposure to a broad range of finance duties</li><li>A genuine opportunity to progress and develop over time</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci41OTQ1Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-30T15:46:36Z

Assistant Management Accountant

Harrogate, North Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
35000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
Assistant Management Accountant Location: Harrogate Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 Working Pattern: Hybrid working available (3 days in the office, 2 from home)Robert Half is delighted to be supporting a highly successful and growing business in Harrogate in the search for an ambitious Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team.This is an excellent opportunity for a driven finance professional looking to take the next step in their career within a business that is continuing to grow and invest in its people through to 2027. The successful candidate will ideally have already started studying towards CIMA or ACCA, with ongoing study support provided by the business.Working closely with the wider finance team, this role will offer broad exposure to management accounting responsibilities, alongside the opportunity to develop professionally in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.<h3 id="key-responsibilities">Key responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts</li><li>Supporting the month-end close process</li><li>Producing accruals, prepayments and journal postings</li><li>Performing balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities</li><li>Supporting variance analysis and providing commentary on financial performance</li><li>Helping to prepare monthly reporting packs for senior stakeholders</li><li>Maintaining the fixed asset register</li><li>Assisting with cash flow reporting and monitoring</li><li>Supporting year-end processes and audit preparation</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls</li><li>Business partnering with operational teams where required</li></ul><h3 id="about-you">About you:</h3><ul><li>Experience in a similar Assistant Management Accountant or progressive finance role</li><li>Ideally studying towards CIMA or ACCA</li><li>Ambitious, proactive and keen to develop a long-term career in finance</li><li>Strong Excel skills and good attention to detail</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across the business</li></ul><h3 id="whats-on-offer">What's on offer:</h3><ul><li>Salary of £35,000 - £45,000</li><li>Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office, 2 from home</li><li>Study support for CIMA or ACCA</li><li>The chance to join a successful, growing business with exciting plans through to 2027</li><li>A supportive environment with genuine career development opportunities</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci43NTU5Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-17T12:26:18Z

Part qualified Management Accountant

Leeds, West Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
40000 - 47000 GBP / Yearly
Management Accountant - Part QualifiedManufacturing Location: Wetherby Salary: £40,000- £47,000, plus additional benefits Job Type: Full-time, PermanentAbout the RoleRobert Half are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented part qualified Management Accountant to join a highly successful and growing manufacturing business based in Wetherby. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven finance professional who is looking to develop their experience in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.Working closely with the Head of Finance and the wider operations team, you will support the production of accurate financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, while gaining valuable exposure to the manufacturing sector.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis</li><li>Produce and analyse costings, stock reports and manufacturing performance data</li><li>Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies</li><li>Assist with accruals, prepayments and journal postings</li><li>Monitor inventory movements and support stock accounting processes</li><li>Partner with operational teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making</li><li>Help improve financial controls, reporting processes and systems</li><li>Support year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or equivalent</li><li>Previous experience in a similar management accountant or assistant accountant role</li><li>Manufacturing experience is preferred</li><li>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems</li><li>Good analytical skills with strong attention to detail</li><li>Able to work to deadlines in a busy environment</li><li>Proactive, organised and eager to learn</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to work across finance and operations teams</li></ul>What's on Offer<ul><li>Competitive basic salary £40,000 - £47,000</li><li>Opportunity to develop within a supportive finance team</li><li>Exposure to a dynamic manufacturing environment</li><li>A range if additional benefits</li><li>Clear progression opportunities</li><li>Hybrid work model in place after completion of the 6 months probation period</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjgyNDEwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-07-15T15:50:40Z

Accounts Assistant

Wolverhampton, West Midlands
remote
Temporary
27000 - 28000 GBP / Yearly
An established and growing business based in Four Ashes is looking to recruit an ambitious Accounts Assistant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in finance, with exposure to all aspects of transactional accounting and opportunities to develop their skills within a supportive environment.Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate processing of financial information while gaining valuable experience across month-end and reporting activities.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial records and accounting data</li><li>Performing bank reconciliations and supplier statement reconciliations</li><li>Supporting weekly and monthly payment runs</li><li>Assisting with credit control and customer account management</li><li>Resolving supplier, customer, and internal finance queries</li><li>Supporting month-end processes, including reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Assisting with journals, accruals, and prepayments where appropriate</li><li>Maintaining financial records in line with company procedures and controls</li><li>Contributing to process improvements within the finance function</li><li>Supporting the wider team with ad hoc finance and administrative duties</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul><li>Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, or similar finance position</li><li>Experience processing high volumes of invoices and maintaining accurate records</li><li>Confident completing bank reconciliations</li><li>Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy</li><li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines</li><li>Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel</li></ul><h2>Desirable</h2><ul><li>AAT qualified or currently studying towards an AAT qualification</li><li>Experience supporting month-end processes</li><li>Knowledge of journals, accruals, and prepayments</li><li>Experience using Sage, Xero, or other accounting software</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li>Full-time, permanent opportunity</li><li>5 days per week office based in Four Ashes</li><li>Genuine career development and progression opportunities</li><li>Exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment</li><li>Study support available for candidates looking to continue their finance qualifications</li></ul>This role would suit an Accounts Assistant looking to develop their finance career within a growing business that can offer ongoing training, increased responsibilities, and opportunities for progression. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS42NjY1Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-10T15:25:04Z

Accounts Payable Assistant (Supplier Queries)

Southport, Merseyside
remote
Permanent
26000 - 27000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half has partnered with a distribution business in the North West of England to recruit for an Accounts Payable Assistant (Supplier Queries).About the RoleOur client, a well-established distribution business, is looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their busy finance team, with a focus on resolving supplier queries. This is a high-volume, fast-paced environment where you'll act as the key point of contact for investigating and resolving invoice issues, working closely with both suppliers and internal departments to keep accounts moving smoothly.Responsibilities<ul><li>Investigate and resolve invoice queries, including price and quantity discrepancies</li><li>Reconcile supplier accounts and process credit notes</li><li>Liaise directly with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues promptly</li><li>Manage a high volume of queries while maintaining accuracy and meeting targets</li><li>Build strong working relationships across multiple departments</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Previous experience in a fast-paced Accounts Payable or query resolution role</li><li>Comfortable working with large volumes of transactions (any industry background considered)</li><li>Confident using Microsoft-based finance/ERP systems</li><li>Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and account reconciliation</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently</li><li>Strong communication skills and high attention to detail</li><li>A collaborative, team-focused approach</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Salary: £26,000 - £27,000</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more</li><li>Pension scheme with matched employer contributions</li><li>Life assurance cover</li><li>Health cash plan covering everyday medical costs, plus digital GP access</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>High street discount scheme (retail, travel, tech, dining)</li><li>Early access to earned pay ahead of payday</li><li>Optional dental and critical illness cover</li></ul>Working PatternFull-time in the office during the initial probationary period, moving to hybrid working (up to 2 days per week from home on fixed, agreed days) once probation is successfully completed.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguMzczOTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-26T10:31:01Z