Accounts Assistant

Description

The Opportunity

We're supporting a purpose–driven housing organisation in Salford that's entering a really exciting stage in its growth. They're expanding rapidly, with increasing activity across development, operations and finance – and now require an Accounts Assistant to support their finance function on a fixed–term basis.

This role is ideal for someone early in their finance career who wants hands–on responsibility, room to grow, and the opportunity to help shape processes in a developing organisation.

The Role

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you'll play a key role in supporting the day–to–day financial operations of the business, helping ensure accurate processing, reporting and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

Processing purchase invoices, expenses and payment runsManaging the purchase ledger and maintaining accurate recordsAssisting with bank reconciliations and supplier statement matchingSupporting month–end procedures, including journals and accrualsHelping monitor budgets and track project costsLiaising with suppliers and internal teams to resolve queriesSupporting the improvement of financial systems and processesAbout You

We're looking for someone with good foundational finance knowledge, and a proactive, organised approach.

You will ideally have:

Experience in an Accounts Assistant or Finance Administrator roleUnderstanding of invoices, reconciliations and ledger processingStrong attention to detail and numerical accuracyGood communication skills and a collaborative mindsetCompetence in Excel and finance software (e.g. Sage, Xero or similar)Desirable:

Studying towards AAT or similar finance qualificationExperience in housing, property, construction or public sector financeWhy Join?

Be part of a purpose–led organisation with strong social valuesJoin at a formative stage with opportunities to support improvementsFriendly and supportive team with excellent flexible working cultureAgile / hybrid working availableCompetitive salary of 25,000 – 32,000 (DOE)

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience, contribute to meaningful work, and help shape the finance function of an organisation making a real difference to the community.

The role will start on a fixed term basis, with the likelihood that the role will convert to a permanent role upon completion.

Please get in touch today with our Property and Housing Specialist Jonathan Kirby on (phone number removed) for more details on opportunities available, or apply below with your CV

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