Paying up to £37k Study Support Parking Benefits, based in North Manchester, our client is an established manufacturing business that are seeking a career driven Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is a full time, and permanent office-based job opportunity working Monday – Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm and 8:30am-3:00pm on a Friday. THE JOB Reporting to the Accounts Manager, as Assistant Accountant you will play a vital part in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in managing the financial records. Your responsibilities as Assistant Accountant will include: Sales Ledger – Setting up new accounts, checking credit limits, raising invoices, allocating cash and producing cashflow reports Purchase Ledger –Processing, coding, query resolution and payment runs Credit Control - Chasing overdue debts, emailing customer statements and overdue letters, placing accounts on hold and producing the debt report Payroll – Assisting with the PAYE and pension payments Month-end - Reconciling supplier statements, bank accounts reconciliations, balancing the fixed assets, producing VAT reports, resolving debtor queries, and balancing the control accounts THE PERSON This job opportunity would suit a highly motivated and ambitious Assistant Accountant that is actively studying CIMA and is looking for an organisation that can offer long-term career development and study support. You will need at least 2 years practical experience in a similar role, and you must be committed to delivering accurate and high-quality work. The ideal candidate will have Sage 200 experience and a background in manufacturing (desirable, but not essential) What’s crucial is your discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information, along with your tenacity and self-motivation to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will need strong IT skills, advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications, and excellent communication skills. A professional attitude, self-confidence, and a willingness to embrace self-development are also key. We are seeking someone who is flexible and adaptable to change, with a proactive approach to challenges. If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your finance career in a supportive and fast-evolving environment, we invite you to apply THE BENEFITS Study Support A 3pm finish every Friday Free onsite parking 20 days holiday (rising to 25 days with length of service) Employee Assistance Programme GP24 – online GP service Health Cash plan Regular staff socials Please note that we are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship