Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Location: Manchester (Hybrid options available)
Salary: £28,300 per annum

Purpose of the Role

We are a recruiting for leading, award-winning financial services and investment platform that empowers customers to take control of their financial future. With nearly 30 years of resilience through varying market cycles, we have grown to become the UK's top flat-fee investment provider, managing tens of billions in assets for over half a million customers.
Reporting directly to the Finance Supervisor, the focus of this role is to fully own and manage the Group's Accounts Payable (AP) function. You will ensure that purchase orders, invoices, and credit notes are processed accurately and efficiently, while collaborating with internal business heads to secure approvals in line with group policies. You will also serve as the primary point of contact for all supplier queries.
Beyond AP, this position offers excellent growth exposure, allowing you to support the wider Finance team with accounts receivable, month-end ledger maintenance, and the production of monthly management accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Ownership: Manage the end-to-end AP process and associated general ledger records. Ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time while maintaining tight audit trails for compliance and governance.

Invoice & PO Processing: Ensure all purchase orders, invoices, and credit notes are input accurately and match internal authorisation policies.

Credit Card Management: Manage company credit cards, liaising with business users to collect receipts and ensure accurate ledger entry.

Reconciliations: Maintain accurate supplier accounts by regularly completing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving any discrepancies.

Accounts Receivable: Responsible for raising sales invoices and keeping associated records up to date.

Queries & Ad-hoc Support: Act as the first point of contact for ad-hoc data requests and queries from suppliers, customers, auditors, and internal colleagues.

Risk & Compliance: Maintain a strong first line of defense by adhering strictly to internal processes designed to meet industry regulatory standards (including FCA rules).

Banking & Treasury: Process banking payments and provide back-office treasury cover and support when required.

Month-End Support: Assist the Finance Supervisor with month-end routines, including bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and posting journals.

Experience Required

Accounts Payable: Previous experience in an AP role is highly preferred, specifically with supplier statement reconciliations and direct supplier query resolution.

Systems & Ledgers: Experience working with accounting general ledger applications, including processing journals and navigating AP modules.

Controls & Accuracy: High attention to detail with an appreciation for internal controls, risk management, and maintaining high standards.

Tech Skills: Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Communication: Strong relationship and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate confidently across the business.

Benefits & Perks

Retirement Planning: Group Personal Pension Plan

Financial Protection: Life Assurance and Group Income Protection scheme

Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance

Product Discounts: Staff discounts on our core financial and investment products

Wellness Allowance: A dedicated personal & well-being fund to support your physical and mental health

Lifestyle Savings: Retail discounts offering savings at a wide range of high-street and online retailers

Flexible Benefits: A voluntary flexible benefits scheme to tailor your package to your lifestyleIf you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website
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