Axon Moore is delighted to be recruiting for a Finance Assistant to sit within a progressive business based in Central Manchester. This role will be an essential and pivotal role within the finance department, and an ideal opportunity for someone who is currently studying AAT and looking to grow in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

The Finance Assistant will typically report to the Financial Controller and play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations. This will include assisting the finance team with various accounting tasks, maintaining up-to-date financial records, processing transactions, and contributing to the overall accuracy and efficiency of the department. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their skills while working closely with a dedicated team, making this role a fantastic stepping stone for those looking to build a long-term career in finance.

Location: Central Manchester + Hybrid

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000

Main Duties:

• Supporting the Financial Controller with the day-to-day tasks required within a busy finance department.
• Sales / purchase ledger
• Month end duties
• Bank reconciliation
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting in AR
• Credit control
• Following and using Accounts systems
• Providing administrative support to the team
• Working closely with individuals across the business at all levels
• Supporting the Assistant Accountant

Individual Specification:

• At least 12 months experience in finance, ideally in a similar role
• High level of self-motivation
• Excel skills (VLOOKUP’s – Pivot tables)
• Ability to problem solve and come up with solutions
• Computer literate with an aptitude for numbers and different systems
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work with individuals across departments and liaise with external customers and contacts
• Solid organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload