Accounts Assistant

Job Advertisement: Accounts Assistant
Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 3 days in office, flexible working available)
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 (DOE)

About the Role:

Are you looking to develop your career in finance within a dynamic and supportive environment? Leonard Curtis, the UK’s largest independent restructuring firm, is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its growing team in Manchester.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a market-leading professional services group that operates across 29 offices in the UK and Channel Islands. You’ll be joining a collaborative, high-performing accounts team, supporting with day-to-day finance operations and gaining exposure to a variety of areas including month-end reporting, audits, and stakeholder engagement.

If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, build your confidence, and grow your career in a forward-thinking business, this could be the perfect fit.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Accounts Assistant, your duties will include:

• Managing the daily cashbook and ensuring timely and accurate transactional input
• Supporting the wider accounts team with financial data entry and administrative tasks
• Assisting with month-end reporting cycles
• Liaising with internal stakeholders across the group to ensure timely delivery of financial information
• Assisting with statutory audits and investigations as they arise
• Handling ad-hoc finance-related tasks and contributing to process improvement
• Taking initiative and showing autonomy in decision-making when appropriate

Required Skills and Qualifications:

To thrive as an Accounts Assistant, you’ll bring basic Excel skills and, ideally, some exposure to Sage software, though this is beneficial rather than essential. Your positive attitude and eagerness to learn on the job will be fundamental as you navigate new challenges. Strong organisational ability and a keen eye for detail will help you maintain the accuracy of financial records, while excellent interpersonal and communication skills will allow you to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the business. Above all, your proactive and adaptable approach will enable you to work independently and as part of a team, delivering results in a fast-paced environment.

About the Company:

My client is the UK’s largest independent firm specialising in business restructuring and recovery. With a growing presence and a people-first culture, the firm offers practical solutions and strategic advice to business owners, directors, and advisors. Their team is known for being approachable, knowledgeable, and committed to delivering the best outcomes for clients in challenging situations. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company and be part of a close-knit team where your contributions will be valued and rewarded.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Birthday leave during your birthday month
• 2 paid giving-back days per year to support a charity of your choice
• 36.25-hour working week
• Contributory pension scheme (3% company contribution)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity pay
• Flexible benefits and well-being schemes
• Hybrid working options
• Full access to ongoing learning and development opportunities